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Afternoon Water Rescue Jobs in Fairfield, CT (NOW HIRING)

Afternoon Water Rescue information

What is the difference between Afternoon Water Rescue vs Lifeguard?

AspectAfternoon Water RescueLifeguard
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Water Rescue CertificationCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification
Work EnvironmentOpen water, lakes, rivers, beachesSwimming pools, beaches, water parks
Employer & IndustryRescue agencies, waterfront facilitiesPublic pools, beaches, resorts

Both Afternoon Water Rescue and Lifeguard roles require CPR and water rescue certifications. While Lifeguards primarily work in pools and beaches to prevent incidents, Afternoon Water Rescue specialists focus on responding to emergencies in open water environments. The roles overlap in skills but differ mainly in work setting and specific responsibilities.

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard (Per Diem) Flex

Bridgeport, CT • On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Per diem

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

The Swim Instructor/Lifeguard position is a part-time dual role, whose main objective is teaching learn-to-swim programs, as well as surveillance of pool participants, and enforcing pool regulations and water safety policies. Prior teaching experience not required. Must have a current ARC Lifeguard Certification.

Per Diem Flex Hours: Hours/Shifts may vary

(Shifts available: mornings, afternoons or evenings, weekdays, weekends)

Please note: This is seasonal summer position, anyone interested must be available year-round.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Lifeguard duties

-Maintaining continuous surveillance of people in the pool to ensure that they are swimming within the safety protocols

-Ensuring appropriate headcount of people involved in a watersport on an hourly basis

-Spotting hazards or potential hazards and taking measures to prevent accidents

-Controlling and reporting unruly behavior and evict individuals not adhering to behavior protocols

-Performing rescues in the event of drowning or swimming accidents including CPR and AED if needed

- Assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents,

-Checking safety of rescue tubes and buoys and perform needed maintenance

- Assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment

Swim Instructor duties

-Teach learn-to-swim programs. Teaching swimming techniques and safety education to new swimmers

-Creating and executing ideas on how to increase attendance in classes

-Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.

- Provide a fun and educational swim lesson experience for both participants and parents.

- Provide exemplary customer service ensuring the best swim lesson experience for the participants and parents.

- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including communication skills with students, parents and facility staff.

- Attend all training sessions and any additional staff meetings.

- Complete all appropriate lesson paperwork during shift.

- Must have Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification