Lifeguard - The Works Fitness Center
Mass General Brigham
Summary
The Works Fitness Center is seeking a responsible and attentive Lifeguard to join our team and ensure the safety of our members in the pool area. As a Lifeguard, you will monitor pool activities, provide first aid if necessary, and ensure the facility's environment is safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Monitor swimming pool activities to ensure the safety of all members and guests.
- Respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
Licenses and Credentials: Certified Basic Swim Instructor [C-BSI] required; Heartsaver CPR AED [CPR] - American Heart Association (AHA) required; Lifeguarding [ARC] - American Red Cross required.
Previous Lifeguard or Swim Instructor experience 1-2 years required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Excellent interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to function autonomously while keeping team members and leaders informed.
- Ability to rapidly make accurate decisions, analyze, and interpret information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Certified Basic Swim Instructor [C-BSI] required
- Heartsaver CPR AED [CPR] - American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Lifeguarding [ARC] - American Red Cross required
- Previous Lifeguard or Swim Instructor experience 1-2 years required
- Excellent interpersonal skills required
- Ability to function autonomously while keeping team members and leaders informed
- Ability to rapidly make accurate decisions, analyze, and interpret information
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs
- Professional growth support
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.