What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard for Apartments Rensselaer or Rotterdam position at Sunrise Management & Consulting?
Description
Van Allen Apartments in North Greenbush and Long Pond Village Apartments in Rotterdam, apartment communities managed by Sunrise Management & Consulting, are hiring lifeguards for Summer 2024. The Lifeguard ensures swimmers’ safety in the pool area and administers first aid or lifesaving techniques when needed. This position is part-time and seasonal, and pools are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures that the rules and regulations of the swimming pool are followed to maintain a safe swimming environment.
- Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) when needed.
- Contacts emergency medical personnel when a serious injury occurs.
- Performs daily pool and pool area cleaning and maintenance tasks such as vacuuming the pool and cleaning the drains.
- Checks the pool water by conducting chemical tests; maintains cleanliness of the water by adding the proper pool chemicals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Completes all other projects or requests as directed by Supervisor.
Requirements
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to administer or use first aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving techniques.
- Excellent observational skills.
- Ability to enforce pool regulations and rules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must possess the following certifications from the Red Cross or other equivalent agency:
- Lifeguard certification issued within the prior two years
- CPR certification issued within the prior year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
- Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
- Prolonged periods of being outdoors.
Salary : $16 - $18