Employment Opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Observes activities in assigned area on foot, in vehicle, or from tower or headquarters building with binoculars to detect hazardous conditions such as swimmers in distress, disturbances, or safety infractions.

Responsible for daily litter pick up on the entire beach, remove driftwood and other dangerous objects from the bathing area under his/her jurisdiction; inspect and maintain all beach equipment.
 
Maintain security of lifeguard stand from unauthorized persons; permits no articles, other than lifeguard equipment and personal property necessary in the performance of his/her duty, to be placed on the lifeguard stand.
 
Cautions people against use of unsafe beach areas or illegal conduct such as drinking, profanity or fighting.
 
Rescues distressed persons from ocean or adjacent cliffs.
 
Examines injured individuals, administers first aid, and monitors vital signs.
 
Administers artificial respiration or provides oxygen to revive persons.
 
May compiles emergency and medical treatment report forms and maintains daily information on weather and beach conditions.
 
Operates two-way radio system and/or other communication devises to maintain contact and coordinate activities between emergency rescue units.

QUALILFICAITONS
Knowledgeable of water rescue and conditions of water for safety of swimmers, including depth of water, currents, position of any holes or submerged rocks and general beach conditions during both tides.
 
Ability to perform laborious work in keeping beach areas clean of litter and debris.
 
Ability to swim and tread water for prolonged period and to provide water rescue in both calm and rough water conditions.
 
Knowledgeable in CPR and First Aide techniques.
 
Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
CERTIFICATIONS
Must hold a valid Professional Level CPR and Rhode Island Surf Certification; must possess a valid First Aid card; swim instruction certification is strongly desired.

PAY RATE:  DOQ: up to $21.00 per hour

SUMMARY OF DUITES
Responsible for supervising children in the playground program; plans activities and supervises children in Grades from K - Grade 6.

Teach various skills related to playground activities.

Inspects the playgrounds on a daily basis.

Assists in the planning and development of activities for the playground program.

Handles disciplinary problems.

Handles registrations and fees for special events.

Required to attend weekly two hour staff meetings.

Required to assist at special events held on weekends.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Must be entering Grade 12 or higher; college-level applicant is preferred.

Must have experience supervising children.

Must be highly motivated, energetic and self-motivated.

First aid and CPR training/certification is plus.

HOURLY RATE OF PAY/WORK HOURS
DOQ: State Minimum to $18.00

Weekdays, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Program duration: from June 22, 2022 until August 19, 2022