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Lifeguard- On-Call

Employer
Phillips Exeter Academy
Location
Exeter, New Hampshire, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Sep 16, 2024
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Job Details

Lifeguard

Part time- On-call.

Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.

Position Purpose

Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of those using the Academy's swimming pool. Major responsibility is to observe swimmers and enforce regulations in the guarding of life and the prevention of accidents at the Academy's swimming pool. Ensures the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Key Accountabilities
  • Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
  • Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
  • Maintain proficiency in CPR, first aid and use of AED.
  • Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
  • Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
  • Identifies and reports equipment failures or replacement needs to direct supervisor.
  • Responsible for upkeep of equipment, including cleaning kick boards and pull buoys.
  • Test water for proper pH levels, as assigned.
  • Assist Aquatics Manager and swim team coaches with set up for Water Polo games and swim meets.
  • Enforce facility rules and regulations.
Degree of Independent Action Performed

Incumbent is expected to work with a high level of independence and autonomy, and exercise a high degree of initiative, influence, and judgment in decisions impacting staff and department operations.

Expected to solve problems or address issues that require immediate attention.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None

Internal & External Contacts

Frequent contact with students, Dean of Students office, PEA administrative and academic offices, faculty, coaches, and staff. External contacts may include parents, outside organizations, visitors and local community neighbors.

Position Requirements

Education
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Some college experience helpful.
  • Must possess skills in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques, as well as knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures.
  • The minimum qualification for the position is a Red Cross Advanced Lifesaving certificate and CPR certification, required every 2 years.
Experience
  • Must be able to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  • Experience in an academic institution preferred.
  • Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
Skills & Knowledge
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
  • Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
  • High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
  • Effectively communicate and clearly understand oral and written communications.
  • Ability to physically and mentally act quickly in emergencies.
  • Knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid.
  • Ability to recognize hazardous situations and adopt effective courses of action.
  • Ability to engage positively with students, employees, and guests.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including extended hours, weekends, and holidays.
  • Working knowledge of various sports equipment used in swimming pools.
  • A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
  • Possess basic computer skills.
  • Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity and to serving the needs of a diverse and inclusive community with diplomacy and tact.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Company

Phillips Exeter Academy

Phillips Exeter Academy, co-founded by John and Elizabeth Phillips in 1781 who believed every student should have access to the very best education, embraces the ideals of both goodness and knowledge.

Phillips Exeter Academy is located in Exeter, a southern New Hampshire town settled by European colonists nearly 400 years ago.

The Academy campus, set in the town's village, is divided by the three principal streets of the community, creating a walkable atmosphere. Dormitories and dining halls are easily accessible from classrooms and other facilities like the student center, library, art gallery, theater, and athletic buildings and fields. Downtown stores and restaurants, as well as a riverside pathway, are just off campus.

Now a coeducational residential school with more than 1,000 high school students from the U.S. and 33 foreign countries, Exeter has a centuries-old tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to empowering Exonians to find their place in the world.

We are a community that celebrates curiosity and cultivates potential. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1, more than 450 courses in 18 subject areas, and the opportunity to study on five continents, Exeter provides unparalleled opportunities for discovery and exploration, of both self and subject matter.

At Exeter, employee development will focus on nurturing careers and providing opportunities for professional growth. All employees will be given clear expectations and will be expected to perform their job responsibilities with proficiency and an appreciation of the importance of their responsibilities and a commitment to excellence. Employees seeking to develop skills and experiences in order to grow and take on new responsibilities will be supported as appropriate. Employees are entitled to clear, honest and timely feedback on the performance of their responsibilities, and will be held accountable for acting on such feedback where a need for improvement has been identified.

Employee engagement is focused on building connection and supporting the well-being of all employees. Our goal is for employees to feel connected to our community as a whole, that their work has meaning and impact, and that they are appreciated for the work that they do. Employee voice is encouraged and agency is attained through open channels of communication and engagement that support the success of the Academy. The Academy seeks to be a best place to work where all adults have a strong sense of belonging and inclusion, and where there is a common understanding of what it means to do things with a commitment to excellence, personal growth, accountability to oneself and others, respect, gratitude, humility and generosity of spirit.

Compensation and Benefits packages should attract a high performing and diverse workforce — employees who are committed to the mission and values of the school and have the skills necessary to succeed. Our compensation and benefits should be highly competitive with comparable markets. Benefits should be relevant, flexible and contribute to attracting and retaining employees of the highest talent. Our compensation structures should be transparent, clearly communicated and have the flexibility to recognize outstanding performance.

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