Lifeguard - Temporary

Vassar College; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Vassar College Lifeguards ensure the safety of all patrons at Kresge Pool by maintaining a safe, welcoming aquatic environment and supervising activities.

This on-call/temporary position requires availability Monday through Sunday, varying with departmental needs, and involves enforcing policies, responding to emergencies, and supporting open swim and athletic training sessions.

Qualifications

• Hold current Lifeguarding and CPR certifications accepted by Vassar College.
• Certifications must remain valid; CPR is valid for 1 year.
• In-Service Training is required after hiring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activities and enforce safety rules.
• Provide first aid and CPR when needed.
• Support programs including open swim, varsity practices, physical education classes, and more.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

Job description

Department Athletics and Physical Education Job Family Service - Temp/On Call

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Job Description Position Summary

Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all patrons using Kresge Pool by maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-supervised aquatic environment.

This position requires availability Monday through Sunday, varying on departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring pool activities, weather conditions, enforcing facility policies and safety rules, providing first aid and CPR when needed, and responding to aquatic emergencies.
• Supervising patron check in, completing daily opening and closing procedures, maintaining medical and first aid supplies, and assisting in the overall operation of the facility.
• Support a variety of programs, including open swim, varsity team practices, physical education classes, and more.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Hold current Lifeguarding and CPR certifications, that are accepted by Vassar College.
• All certifications must remain valid through, please note NYS outlines that CPR certifications are valid for 1 year only.
• Vassar does offer recertifications for employees once they are hired.
• In Service Training is required by all hired staff and will be organized upon hiring.

Pay Rate

$17 per hour

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