Recreation Aide - Lifeguard

Posted:
10/30/2024, 5:44:01 AM

Location(s):
Nebraska, United States ⋅ Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Facilitates youth recreational activities by supervising, participating, or teaching.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Assists in providing safety and security for youth during the school day and practice times.  Works with administration to account for youth whereabouts and safety.

  • Monitors Field House doors during school hours, ensuring all entries are authorized and safe.

  • Monitors radio communications.

  • Assists office staff and teachers in verifying student attendance and whereabouts within the Field House during the school day.

  • Assists teachers during the school day, providing support services and requests that otherwise would take teachers away from their classes.

  • Supervises youth who are referred, or have appointments, drivers’ education courses, or are waiting for FT pickup, etc.

  • Provides directions and access for deliveries arriving to the Field House.

  • Assists with visitors to the Field House, including guests with appointments to Athletic Director office.

  • Locks down Field House in case of emergency, fire drill or emergency, inclement weather drill or emergency, including communicating with administration on location of students. 

  • Conducts sweeps after fire drill per instruction from administration.

Assists in developing plans and activities to ensure smooth operations and programs for the Recreation Department.

  • Attends scheduled program hours and devotes time to direct interaction and supervision with the youth and Boys Town employees, guests, and visitors.

  • Assists in developing and implementing programs with skill building activities designed to increase self-esteem and confidence of youth, and recruits youth for activities.

  • Assists in developing plans and activities, maintains accurate program records, and assists with athletic events.

  • Coordinates and sets up equipment needed to implement and facilitate programs.

  • Uses the Boys Town Model to teach and monitor behaviors and skills; implements the Social Skills Curriculum.

  • May act as a lifeguard or perform pool maintenance if required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of recreational activities, equipment, and safe practices.

  • Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.

  • Ability to adapt responses to situations while maintaining procedural and regulatory integrity.

  • Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Minimum of 19 years of age required.

  • CPR – First Aid – AED Certified required.

  • State of NE Pool Operator’s License (or equivalent national license) required for some positions; Lifeguard Certification required for some positions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Recreational, athletic, or supervisory experience preferred.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town—it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communitiesA unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.  Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.   Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.  We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.