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Water Safety Coordinator
Full Time
Public Health
Public Safety
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Under the direction of the Regional Safety Manager, the Water Safety Coordinator oversees regional water safety activities on a seasonal basis. Tasks include:
- Assisting in recruiting, testing, hiring, and training of water safety personnel.
- Reviewing lifeguard certifications for acceptability.
- Working with park managers on scheduling personnel
- Performing regular inspections of all regional aquatic facilities and filing written reports with the Regional Office and the Agency Water Safety Unit.
- Recommend necessary action to achieve the safest and most efficient operation of the regional bathing facilities, ensures that an effective in-service training program is maintained and if necessary, conducts the training.
- May also assist police and the State Director of Water Safety with investigations of serious accidents, submersions or drowning.
- Coordinates lifeguard equipment and uniform inventories and advises water safety equipment purchase requests for the region. Performs other water safety duties as assigned.
- Incumbent will communicate on a regular basis with Facility Managers and Regional Safety Manager in addition to the Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director and the Director of Water Safety as needed or requested.
- Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
- Assisting the Regional Safety Manager with coordinating and scheduling safety trainings.
- Instruct First Aid/CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) / AED (Automated External Defibrillator) classes.
- Monitor the Regional AED inventory to maintain compliance with the AED Program.
- Assist with yearly fire extinguisher inspections, maintain, track and update inventory, and ensure replacement extinguishers are serviced and available.
- Monitor safety needs and purchase equipment and supplies.
- Assist with the planning, scheduling, and directing of regional safety meetings, respirator fit tests, and risk tree assessments.
- In the absence of the Regional Safety Manager, attend meetings related to the planning of special events.
- Perform additional safety related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Regional Water Safety Coordinator should be certified (or obtain by an agreed upon date) as a “waterfront lifeguarding instructor” and have at least three seasons (six months) experience as a supervising lifeguard. The required practical leadership may have been with NYS Parks or an equivalent capacity in another organization.
Additional Comments
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
- Obtain and maintain instructor certifications in Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Stop the Bleed from the Stop the Bleed Coalition.
- Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 04/08/25
New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
The mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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