Lifeguard- Harvard University (Cambridge, MA) ** part-time, 5-20 hrs/wk** ** M-F, between the hours of 6am & 5pm**

Looking to earn some extra money this summer? HealthFitness is currently offering a $250 sign-on bonus and a chance to earn up to a $750 retention bonus for part-time Lifeguards looking to join our Harvard University Aquatics team located on-campus in Cambridge, MA! In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of patrons using and visiting Harvard University’s Aquatics facilities, including the Malkin Athletic Center and Blodgett Pool. As a lifeguard, you will work with a team, assist with maintenance projects, perform customer service, and help to create a safe and healthy environment while on duty.

Harvard's Aquatics team will be holdingLifeguard Certification Courses on-site for individuals who want to become a Lifeguard.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain constant and active surveillance of pool users and visitors, with emphasis on the prevention of accidents and injuries.
• Must be alert to all activities occurring in the pool area.
• Help to maintain order in the pool and enforce all facility rules and policies.
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of pool users and visitors in the event of an accident, injury or other emergency.
• Gives aid to those in distress and administers CPR and/or first aid as needed. Perform any required emergency response and direct staff.
• Maintain lifeguarding skills, swim fitness, and keep certifications current. Attend in-service trainings each month.
• Perform opening and/or closing duties at the facilities to ensure pools are clean and secure.
• Perform all required tasks of lifeguards, including secondary duties.
• Provide high level of customer service to all visitors to the pools.
• Ensure that the pools, Aquatics locker rooms and related facilities are clean and safe.
• Perform maintenance tasks as assigned, including, but not limited to, maintaining pool equipment, the bulkhead, cleaning the pool and decks, diving equipment, and testing of pool water.
• Assists with all aspects of swim meets, water polo games, competitions, and other events.
• Handle administrative tasks such as completing reports, tracking pool attendance, receiving and returning lost and found items, inspecting emergency response materials (rescue equipment, first aid supplies, and signage).
• Informing the management team of any issues with the facilities, staff, or patrons.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

What you'll need

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Lifeguard certification from ARC or willingness to obtain Lifeguard/CPR/AED/FA certification from American Red Cross.
• 1 year experience preferred.
• Meet Harvard Fitness and Skill standards.
• Attend lifeguard orientation session.
• Be dependable, alert and able to interact with people of all ages in a positive manner.
• This client site requires full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. HealthFitness adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.

ABOUT US

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

You may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. You may contact 800-636-3304 or jobs@hfit.com for assistance.

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Keywords: swim, pool, water safety, ARC, LG, guard

Required Skills

Required Experience

B.A./B.S. in in business, finance, accounting, operations management, or a related field. Two to three years of related experience. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required. Experience with Power BI or Tableau is desired.

This position is eligible for Boston University's generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.