Recreation Aide/Lifeguard

Posted: April 25, 2025

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

***Seeking Lifeguards or those willing to obtain their Lifeguard Certification

Schedule: Part time-afternoons/evenings/weekends

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

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.

Zone 6

Category

Health/Physical Education

Additional Information

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.

  • Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

  • Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Contact Information

Boys Town
14100 Crawford Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68010
https://jobs.boystown.org/

Kassidy Gum
(p) (531) 355-1783

How to Apply

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