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Employment Opportunities

Seasonal Lifeguard

Seasonal Lifeguards must be at least 16 years or older and must be Lifeguard Certified with Waterfront Skills, CPR and First Aid Certified. Lifeguards will monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. Caution swimmers of usage areas. Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers First Aid/CPR when needed. Maintain order in swimming areas at all times. Inspect facilities for any dangers and reports them to the appropriate personnel. Lifeguards principle duties are to ensure the safety and well-being of the patrons and to observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the pond.

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Identify potential accident hazards.
  • Be alert or prevent accidents (risk management).
  • Enforce all pond rules in a consistent manner.
  • Handle discipline situations with courtesy and fairness.
  • Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures.
  • Administer first aid and CPR as required.

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with other lifeguards and supervisors.
  • Facilitate public relations with a positive and professional attitude, courtesy and tact.
  • Be available to substitute for other staff members.
  • Follow established substitution procedures.
  • Fill out appropriate reports.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
  • Attend all in-service trainings.

Benefits:

  • Leadership Role
  • Flexible Hours
  • Great Experience / Resume Builder
  • Increased Social Opportunities
  • Future Employment References / Recommendations

Requirements:

  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification with Waterfront Skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision.
  • Ability to lead and motivate staff.
  • Available to work weekends/holidays.
  • Must pass background examination.

Reports to: Director of Parks & Recreation

This is a part-time, seasonal position with no benefits.

Preferred candidates will be subject to a background check.

Application Process: (Applications accepted January to May and will be kept on file and considered as the need arises.)

Please complete a Town of Willington Employment Application. Applications are available on the Town of Willington here: https://www.willingtonct.org/home/pages/employment .

Mail completed applications to:

Willington Parks & Recreation Department

40 Old Farms Road

Willington, CT 06279

If you have questions about this position at any time of the year, please contact Willington Parks and Recreation at [email protected] or 860-487-3108.