Lifeguard

Convent of the Sacred Heart, 91st Street; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Certifications and renewals free of ch

Zusammenfassung

Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York City is seeking energetic lifeguards for a part-time, year-round position at the Aquatics Department. The pool is a 6-lane, 25-yard facility in a 55,000 SF Athletics and Wellness Center located at 406 East 91st Street.

Shifts run 1:30 pm–9:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Reports to the Aquatics Director; hourly pay ranges from $20 to $24, with certifications renewed free of charge for employees.

Qualifikationen

• Certified as a Professional Rescuer with up-to-date CPR, First Aid and AED training.
• Able to perform routine pool duties including lifting and moving pool equipment and stands.
• Experience working with youth and/or aquatics environments.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; reliable and punctual.
• Excellent customer service; able to interact with patrons of all ages.

Aufgaben

• Ensure the safety of the pool and supervise the deck and locker rooms.
• Respond promptly to incidents or emergencies in the pool area.
• Enforce pool rules for all clients and programs.
• Keep the pool deck and surrounding areas clean and organized.
• Coordinate with security to communicate with patrons during events and emergencies.
• Assist Aquatics Director with program development, marketing, and maintenance.
• Check lifeguard equipment regularly and report issues.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders for program management and development.
• Represent the Convent of the Sacred Heart and its mission to patrons.

Kenntnisse

CPR & First Aid

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Integrity

Customer service

Relationship building

Age diversity comfort

Patience & empathy

Flexible hours

Aquatics experience

Jobbeschreibung

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the \"Goals and Criteria,\" these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Lifeguard

Part-Time

Immediate Openings

Position: Lifeguard

Reports to: Aquatics Director

FLSA: Hourly

Date Posted: 12/17/2025

Salary Range: Hourly rates from $20/hour to $24/hour, commensurate with experience

Convent of the Sacred Heart’s Aquatics Department is looking for energetic, experienced lifeguards to supervise a 6-lane, 25-yard pool.

Job Summary

This is a part-time, year-round position responsible for the overall safety of the pool, the deck surrounding the pool, and locker rooms adjacent to the pool. We are looking for guards to work all shifts: morning, afternoon, and evening hours. The lifeguard will report to the Aquatics Director and work in a 55,000 SF Athletics and Wellness Center located at 406 East 91st Street. Pool shifts range in time and duration from 1:30 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensuring the safety of the pool.
• Remain diligent and alert through all shifts.
• Respond to any incident or emergency in the pool area, including the locker rooms.
• Enforce the rules of the pool for every client and program.
• Keep the pool deck and surrounding areas clean and organized.
• Work with the security staff to effectively communicate with clients and respond to emergencies.
• Attend any supportive duties set forth by the Aquatics Director.
• Assist in the development, marketing, and management of the Cardinal Swim
• Check lifeguard equipment regularly, and alert the Aquatics Director of any issues relating to safety.
• Interact with multiple internal and external constituents on a daily basis for program development, management, and maintenance.
• Represent the Convent of the Sacred Heart and its mission well to all patrons.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Professional Rescuer, including up to date CPR, First Aid and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• The physical ability to perform routine pool duties including lifting and moving pool lines, lifeguard stands, touch pads, and other pool equipment.
• Experience in working with youth and/or aquatics environments.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A record of integrity, reliability, and punctuality.
• A willingness to assist in additional responsibilities as set forth by the Aquatics Director and/or the Division Head of Athletics & Wellness.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics.
• Excellent customer service skills, energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with patrons of all ages.
• Comfortable working around all age groups, including very young children.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and empathy.
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts in a professional, tactful manner.
• Capability to work independently.
• Ability to make decisions quickly and easily.
• Be flexible with work hours.

Compensation

• Hourly rates from $20/hour to $24/hour, commensurate with experience.
• Certifications and renewals are offered free of charge for employees.

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”). In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.