Lifeguard - Flushing, NY - The Boy's Club of New York : Job Details

Directly supervise and guard youth participants and staff in the swimming pools. Assist in the regular maintenance of swimming pool areas, ensuring their safe operation. Take initiative, provide problem solving, and respond appropriately, to participant situations in swimming pool areas. Ensure that all necessary reports are completed on a daily basis. Use behavior management strategies to defuse inappropriate behavior Attend required department meetings and professional development trainings. Other duties as assigned Qualifications At least 1 year experience as a pool lifeguard, instructor, or comparable Demonstrated leadership experience in an educational, social service and/or youth development setting. Familiarity with principles of supervision, organization, and maintenance. Current Lifeguard Certification from the American Red Cross required. First Aid and CPR Certification required...Lifeguard, Swimming, Youth Development, Instructor