What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nassau County Summer Lifeguard position at urSwim?
Nassau County Certified Lifeguard – Make Waves with urSwim This Summer!
Company Overview
urSwim is the leading swim school offering personalized swim instruction and lifeguarding services directly at clients' pools. We're passionate about promoting water safety while ensuring a fun and engaging experience for both our clients and team members.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible Scheduling: Plan your shifts ahead of the season to balance work, studies, and play.
- Vibrant Team Culture: Join a supportive, energetic team that values your contributions and celebrates successes together.
- Competitive Pay: Earn attractive compensation with opportunities for growth and development.
- Community Impact: Play a vital role in promoting water safety and making a difference in Nassau County.
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure Safety: Supervise pool activities, enforce rules, and maintain a secure environment for all participants.
- Emergency Response: Act promptly in emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid as necessary.
- Pool Maintenance: Keep the pool area clean and monitor water chemistry (don’t worry—we’ll teach you!).
- Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly with team members and clients about safety protocols and pool guidelines.
- Professional Representation: Wear your lifeguard uniform with pride and embody the urSwim culture.
What We’re Looking For:
Age Requirement: At least 17 years old by the start of employment.
Certifications:
- American Red Cross Basic Lifeguard Certification or a New York State Department of Health-approved equivalent.
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certification (valid and up-to-date).
- Nassau County Lifeguard Certification (valid and up-to-date).
In-Water Skills: Ability to perform the following for the Nassau County Lifeguard certification:
- Shallow Dive and Swim: Enter the pool with a shallow dive, then swim 50 yards freestyle in 35 seconds or less.
- Endurance Swim: Complete a continuous 200-yard freestyle swim within 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
- Rescue Techniques: Perform a 25-yard front surface approach, followed by a 25-yard cross-chest carry of a struggling victim.
- Escape Maneuvers: Demonstrate front and back head-hold escapes proficiently.
- Rescue Tube Drill: Conduct a 15-yard approach with a rescue tube, secure the victim, and return to the starting point.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong swimming abilities and a passion for water safety.
- Reliable transportation to various pool locations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude and readiness to have fun while ensuring safety.
Availability
- Commitment to a minimum of 24 hours per week, including some weekend shifts.
Ready to Dive In? If you're a Nassau County Ceritifed Lifeguard who's enthusiastic about water safety and looking for a fun, impactful role this summer, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and become a part of the urSwim family.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
