Lifeguard

Ensuring the safety and well-being of the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center pool patrons (Brown students, faculty, staff, alumni, coaches, administrators, RISD students & faculty and general community members) by preventing and responding to emergencies

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent
• Must successfully demonstrate all the following swim and rescue skills as part of the interview process: Swim Test
• Brick Test
• Legs Only Tread
• Rescue Skills Scenarios
• Spinal Injury Management
• CPR/AED/First Aid Scenarios
• Ability to act swiftly in emergency situations using aquatic rescue equipment
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding skills and rescue techniques to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until Brown emergency services arrives
• Ability to make quick decisions and take decisive action
• Assertive in enforcing facility rules and regulations consistently in a professional and customer service-oriented manner
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Must be responsible, alert, dependable and on time for scheduled shift
• All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations
• the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations
• and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties
• Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division)
• All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check satisfactory to Brown