LIFEGUARD
Paddy’s Restaurant & Hotel · Westerly, RI · 4 days ago
Full-time
Our 2024 beach season runs May–September.
Responsibilities
- Patrol the public beach area to monitor swimmers and prevent illegal conduct, either on foot or from the tower with binoculars.
- Observe assigned areas to detect hazardous conditions, distressed swimmers, disturbances, or safety infractions.
- Warn beachgoers against unsafe areas or illegal conduct such as smoking, drinking, inappropriate language, or fighting.
- Rescue distressed persons from the ocean or beachfront using rescue techniques and equipment.
- Examine injured individuals, administer first aid, and monitor vital signs using training, antiseptics, bandages, stethoscope, and sphygmomanometer.
- Administer artificial respiration via cardiopulmonary or mouth-to-mouth methods, or provide oxygen to relieve individuals.
- Complete emergency and medical treatment report forms; maintain daily logs of weather and beach conditions.
- Operate a two-way radio to coordinate with emergency rescue units.
- Maintain cleanliness of the lifeguard tower and beach area.
Requirements
- Surf Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications (required).
- Lifeguard experience preferred but not necessary.
Benefits
- Employee discounts on parking, food, drinks, and entertainment.
- House incentives and bonuses.
- Free uniforms and swag.
- Flexible schedule.
- Referral program.
Schedule
- 8-hour shifts.
- Day shift.
- Weekdays and/or weekends.
- Holidays.
Work Location
In person at our beachfront restaurant.