JOB
Under general direction of Full Time Recreation Staff Pomps Pond Directors and Head Guards. Work is available as Pomps Pond Lifeguard and Swim Instructor. Lifeguards help ensure the safety of swimmers and perform general maintenance duties. Pomps Pond is located off Abbot Street and is part of the Recreation Park complex. The Pond comprises 16 of the 62 acres in the Park. The Pond offers a spacious sunbathing area, recreational swimming, shaded picnic grounds, children's playground area, volleyball net, sailboat, canoe, stand up paddle board and kayak rentals, bathrooms, showers, and a concession stand. Red Cross certified swim lessons are offered to the community. .
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Maintain safe conditions in and around the Pond. Ensures the buildings and grounds are always neat, clean and presentable. Work with other Lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, Directors and Rec Staff to implement the developed programs.
WSIs, in addition to the previously stated responsibilities, also help perform swim testing.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
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Assists with daily swim test procedures and swim lesson sessions.
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Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
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Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
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Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
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Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
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Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Must be able to carry and load supplies
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Lift/assist patrons when required.
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Identify and respond to hazards.
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Work with different age and skill levels.
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Must be able to work outside in extreme conditions (heat/noise, etc.).
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Assist in the case of an emergency.
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Possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of patrons.
Hours will vary between 20-40 per week during the hours of 9:30am-7:30pm, which includes early evenings and weekends. Individuals are expected to be available and commit to employment for the entire beach season
(mid June through late August).
Starting rate is $17.50 – 19.50 per hour for Lifeguards and $19.75-20.25 per hour for WSIs. Must be 16 years of age or older.
The Town of Andover is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Town is committed to advancing its workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
