Lifeguard

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is seeking a Lifeguard to manage the swimming activities at Sunnyside Center’s Summer Program. The role includes safeguarding children aged 5-12 and ensuring pool area maintenance. Ideal candidates will have lifeguard certifications and prior experience, contributing to a mission-driven atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Certification in Lifeguard Training, BLC-CPR, and First Aid required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively guard swimmers ages 5-12 years at the pool.
• Perform general upkeep and prepare the pool area.
• Respond to waterfront emergencies.

Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Dependability

Job description

Catholic Charities, a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the Scriptural values of mercy and justice. Catholic Charities recognizes human need at all stages of life, responds to all persons regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.

General Scope of Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Program Coordinator, the Lifeguard assists the Aquatics Director in administering the aquatics portion of Sunnyside Center’s Summer Program consistent with the philosophy, objectives, standards and procedures of Catholic Charities and Sunnyside Center.

Job Duties:

• Actively guard swimmers ages 5-12 years old at the pool.
• Perform general upkeep of the pool area.
• Prepare the pool/equipment on a daily basis.
• Respond to waterfront emergencies.
• Implement and oversee the “buddy system”.
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Prepare games and events for the water carnivals.
• Support Catholic Charities’ and Sunnyside Center’s missions.
• Strive to fulfill goals and objectives of Sunnyside Center.
• Conduct behavior in a professional manner.
• Follow Sunnyside Center’s policies and procedures.
• Be flexible, dependable, and work as a team player.

Perform additional duties as assigned by an appropriate supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Certification in Lifeguard Training, BLC-CPR, and First Aid
• 1-3 years experience

About the company

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is one of the largest, private social services organizations in the Capital Region of Upstate New York. Serving 14 counties around the Capital District, Catholic Charities serves all persons in need, r...

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