Lifeguard

LIFEGUARD

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is important work involving the responsibility for the life and protection of persons swimming or otherwise using the recreational facilities of a pool or beach area. Incumbent may be required to rescue persons experiencing difficulties in the water and administer life-saving techniques.

Incumbent may also be required to administer simple first aid when necessary. The work is carried out under the general direction of the Waterfront Director and/or Assistant Waterfront Director.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

The following is indicative of the level and types of activities performed by incumbents in this title. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

1. Patrols bathing area during operating hours;

2. Patrols open water in a rowboat to prevent drowning accidents;

3. Implements/oversees buddy system and board system or other approved bather accountability system;

4. Responds to bathing facility emergencies;

5. Enforces beach and pool regulations;

6. Keeps beach or pool free of glass or other debris; assists in cleaning bathing and bathroom areas prior to and during operating hours;

7. Assists in giving first aid;

8. May instruct beginners in swimming.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of water safety, artificial respiration and emergency first aid;

Ability to swim well;

Ability to operate water safety equipment;

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions; Ability to function well under stress; tact; courtesy;

Personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet requirements of Part 6 of the New York State Sanitary Code: Candidates must possess acceptable aquatic/lifeguard certification recognized by the New York State Department of Health and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. All CPR certificates are valid for 1 year from course completion, regardless of the expiration date noted on the card.

MUST HAVE WATERFRONT LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION which includes first aid and updated CPR certification

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Lifeguard: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Millbrook, NY 12545 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20