Tapestry & EPIC Summer Camp Lifeguards PAID Training Program
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Job Location:
Rutland, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Rutland City Public Schools Tapestry & EPIC Summer Program is currently seeking kind dynamic and passionate professionals to join our team as we deliver high-quality Summer Camp enrichments that will challenge our students in their growth and Lifeguards are people who possess the skills and knowledge to implement a developmentally safe environment in and around water. Lifeguards do this by actively implementing policies procedures and appropriate training to keep children safe and as needed perform necessary interventions for distressed children in and around water environments. Ideally all applicants are high school graduates. We will accept applications from students at least 16 years of age preferably 18 who have experience working with children in a public school or a licensed child care setting. The program is currently looking for 15 candidates. The program will provide paid training certification and other employment up to 40 hours each week for six weeks of summer note: we will need 8 candidates to be accepted or we reserve the right to cancel this note: The following are academic/physical prerequisites to achieve proper certification:Pass and complete the Online Blended-Learning Training which will be sent out approximately two weeks before in-person a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping: Jump into the water and totally submerge. Resurface and swim 350 yards using front crawl breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles are allowed. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading using the legs only. Swim 200 yards using front crawl breaststroke or a combination of a timed event within 1 minute 40 seconds: Starting in the water swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water no goggles allowed). Submerge to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or an underwater swim:Swim 5 yards submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4-7 feet of water. Resurface and continue to swim another 5 students who are offered and accept summer camp employment will also be offered school-year days/hours if desired before the start of camp to provide a more comprehensive summer employment schedule. Overview of responsibilities:Lifeguards maximize student engagement and outcomes by promoting safety in and around water. They work with program staff to create safe play inquiry and exploration in water environments. They may be called upon to rescue struggling swimmers of any age to avoid a potentially hazardous general a Lifeguard will:1. Possess/Maintain a current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (required)2. Actively and positively engage with all students during all program activities3. Make decisions regularly independently and quickly4. Work as a team with other lifeguards staff and management5. Possess/Maintain Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification6. React quickly and appropriately to emergencies7. Maintain situational awareness at all times8. Actively guard and scan the water areas at all times9. Communicate and enforce all Tapestry & EPIC aquatic safety policies and procedures11. Represent the Tapestry & EPIC programs positively and will continue until the positions are filled. Apply by sending a cover letter resume certifications and three current letters of reference to:Marie K. Gilmond Executive Director Tapestry & EPIC ProgramsRutland City Public Schools6 Church StreetRutland VT
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At Rutland City Public Schools, our mission is to foster a learning environment where every student can explore, grow, and succeed. Guided by our vision of inclusive, innovative, and engaging education, we are dedicated to cultivating a community where curiosity, creativity, and colla ... View more
