What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH & RECREATION LIFEGUARD OR WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR position at City of New Haven?
Introduction
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities in the Lifeguard position involve safeguarding the safety and well-being of beach and pool patrons. The assignment of Water Safety Instructor includes planning and conducting water safety and swimming lessons. Both assignments include remaining vigilant, enforcing rules, and responding promptly to emergencies. These roles extend beyond reactive measures; and are expected to proactively contribute to a secure environment by conducting daily inspections of emergency equipment.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains vigilant surveillance of swimming areas to ensure a safe and secure environment for all patrons.
- Enforces swimming area rules and regulations to prevent accidents and promote a positive experience for participants.
- Reacts promptly and effectively to all emergencies, providing immediate assistance and summoning additional help as needed.
- Conducts daily inspections of emergency apparatus and reports any issues for timely resolution.
- Remains familiar with the location of emergency equipment, the facility layout, telephone locations, and emergency protocols.
- Maintains accurate and detailed daily logs of program participants, tracking attendance, incidents, and observations.
- Stay current with lifeguard training, CPR, and first aid certifications through regular training sessions.
- Performs related work as required.
Additional duties of the Water Safety Instructor assignment include :
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Lifeguard : must be 16 years of age or older at time of application.
Water Safety Instructor assignment : must be 17 years of age or older at time of application. Must have a minimum of 1 year of Water Safety, Lifeguard, or related experience.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Additional Knowledge, Experience, Skills, & Abilities of the Water Safety Instructor include :
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Lifeguard :
Water Safety Instructor :
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This Non Tested position may be General or Special Funds.
This part time or seasonal position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent positions with the City and / or the Board of Education at the same time.
Seasonal employment not to exceed 120 calendar days.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of : (1) a pre-employment background check, and (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy
Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.
Selection Plan
Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources on an ongoing basis. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.
It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to determine if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. Submissions may be evaluated prior to a posted closing date, and a hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.
Returning Seasonal Employees must apply via this portal; paper applications are no longer accepted.
Those persons interested in any other Parks or Public Works Seasonal employment must also apply for those positions via the corresponding JobAps portal.
Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam / junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.
Conclusion
To apply for this opportunity :
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