Lifeguard

Schenectady City School District; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Schenectady City School District seeks a lifeguard responsible for patrolling swimmers in public pools or beaches. This role requires sound judgment in emergencies and involves applying first aid and CPR techniques.

The candidate must possess certifications in First Aid, CPR, and lifeguard training. Responsibilities include assisting swimmers in difficulty, instructing beginners, and ensuring a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques.
• Must be able to swim well.
• Ability to work with the public and secure cooperation.
• Good observational skills and mental alertness.

Responsibilities

• Patrols swimmers in a public pool or beach and assists in difficulty.
• Applies first aid and CPR when necessary.
• Instructs beginner swimmers.
• Maintains cleanliness in the beach or pool area.
• Ensures order and enforces compliance with beach rules.

Skills

First aid knowledge

Lifesaving techniques

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Swimming ability

Public interaction

Education

Current certificate in First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer

Current lifeguard training certificate

Job description

Distinguishing Features of the Class

This position involves responsibility for patrolling over swimmers in a public pool or public beach. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment in emergencies. An error in judgment might result in loss of life. Direct supervision is received from a higher level supervisor. Does related duties as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Stands watch or patrols swimmers in a public pool or beach and assists them when they are in difficulty;
• Applies first aide, advanced lifesaving techniques and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when necessary;
• Instructs beginners in swimming;
• Keeps the beach or pool area free of glass and other debris;
• Performs other routine duties such as repairing equipment;
• Maintains order and enforces compliance with beach rules;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Good knowledge of first aid, advanced life saving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques; ability to swim well; ability to deal with the public and to secure cooperation; ability to keep records and to make simple reports and arithmetic computations; good observation; mental alertness.

• Must possess a current certificate in First Aid and CPRfor the professional rescuer.
• Must possess a current lifeguard training certificate from a recognized certifying agency, i.e. the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, or a certifying agency approved by the New York State Commissioner of Health.