Lifeguard (Athletics)

Ithaca City School District; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District seeks a responsible Lifeguard for athletics facilities to supervise pool activities and ensure student and community safety.

Requires current Lifeguard certification, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, and ability to respond to emergencies. Schedule varies with district programming; two vacancies exist.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard certification required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to successfully complete all required district and/or facility training.
• Strong swimming skills and the ability to respond effectively in an emergency.
• Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods.
• Experience working with children or in a school/community aquatic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool activities and maintain constant awareness of swimmers and the surrounding pool area.
• Enforce all pool safety rules, regulations, and emergency procedures.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies and provide first aid/CPR as needed.
• Perform routine safety checks of the pool and surrounding areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized aquatic environment.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Complete required pool safety and incident documentation.
• Work cooperatively with other lifeguards, coaches, instructors, and district staff.

Skills

Lifeguard cert

CPR/AED

First Aid

Emergency response

Swimming skills

Experience with children

Job description

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Position title: Lifeguard (Athletics)

Brief description: The Ithaca City School District is seeking a responsible, attentive, and dependable Lifeguard to help provide a safe and welcoming environment for students and community members using our aquatic facilities.

Location(s): Athletics

Anticipated start date: 9/28/2026

Posting dates: 9/11/2026- Until Filled

Number of vacancies: 2

Position responsibilities:

• Supervise pool activities and maintain constant awareness of swimmers and the surrounding pool area.
• Enforce all pool safety rules, regulations, and emergency procedures.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies and provide first aid/CPR as needed.
• Perform routine safety checks of the pool and surrounding areas.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized aquatic environment.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Complete required pool safety and incident documentation.
• Work cooperatively with other lifeguards, coaches, instructors, and district staff.

Qualifications:

• Current Lifeguard certification required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification required.
• Ability to successfully complete all required district and/or facility training.
• Strong swimming skills and the ability to respond effectively in an emergency.
• Ability to remain alert and attentive for extended periods.
• Experience working with children or in a school/community aquatic setting preferred.

Work schedule:

Schedule and hours will vary based on district programming, pool availability, and facility needs

About Us:

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

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The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.