Lasell Village is a unique life plan community with education at its heart, located on the beautiful campus of Lasell University in Newton. We are a caring and vibrant community home to more than 225 residents in independent living apartments, supported living studios, and a 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitative facility.
We are seeking a full time lifeguard to work in our pool area, and also to assume some responsibilities in Resident Programming.
POOL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. Vacuum, skim, (as needed) and record (daily) chemical levels of pool.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by management.
Keeps pool area neat
Pays attention to hazards both in and out of the water (broken pieces of lane line on the deck that people could step on, running kids, etc.) and removing the hazards
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Six months to one year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
CPR Certified
Current certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.
JOB SKILLS:
Thrive in a team environment and work well with others
Experience working with older adults is a plus
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
Demonstrates the physical ability and stamina to carry out life-saving duties.
Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
Lasell Village considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Lasell are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB), and using designated PPE when required.
Lasell Village is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.
We are proud to be listed as an Age-Friendly Certified Employer.