Head Summer Lifeguard (casual position)

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Head Summer Lifeguard position. The Head Summer Lifeguard is a part-time, casual position, without benefits, starting at $19.00/hour - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Head Summer Lifeguard supports camps and other summer programs that use the College’s pool and works under the supervision of the Associate Director of Athletics.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provides overall supervision to lifeguard staff

• Prepares weekly schedules and covers for staff absences

• Maintain the safety of those in and around the pool

• Ensure the pool is clean and ready for daily use, report any unsafe conditions or equipment

• Communicate and enforce pool rules

• Responds to emergencies

Qualifications:

Required

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check​

• Commitment to or experience working with diverse communities

• Successful completion of required reference and background checks

Preferred

• Prior supervisor experience

Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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