Lifeguard Training Instructor

SUNY Cortland

City of Cortland (NY)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 81,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling

Job summary

SUNY Cortland is seeking a part-time Lifeguard Training Instructor to schedule and teach American Red Cross Lifeguard Training CPR/AED courses to groups of 5–20 students, in coordination with Brian Tobin to arrange facilities and staffing.

The ideal candidate holds current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor certification and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, with preferred prior teaching experience.

Qualifications

  • Current certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor; and CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor.
  • Previous experience teaching Lifeguard Training, and CPR / AED.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule, teach, administer the class according to American Red Cross standards.
  • Work with Brian Tobin to secure needed facilities, equipment, lifeguards.

Skills

Lifeguard Training Instructor
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
American Red Cross Instructor

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title Lifeguard Training Instructor

Campus Title Lifeguard Training Instructor

School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of

Department Athletics

Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration

Salary Level No Response

Salary Range $50/hour

Salary Determination Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which mayinclude the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’sbackground including education, work experience, and keycompetencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peerequity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, andlocal laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below)

If Part-Time, enter FTE: n/a

Is this a temporary position? Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date: 09/29/2025

Position Summary

Need to be currently certified as an American Red Cross Instructorin Lifeguard Training, CPR / AED . Work with Brian Tobin toschedule, administer 1-2 American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainingclass(es) to 5-20 students per class.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
  • Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and manyoffer permanency.
  • Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance,various retirement program options, paid family leave and/orparental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts,long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
  • SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in allforms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center isfree for employees to use, with membership options for families.Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’sapproval.
  • Professional development opportunities exist through training,continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conferencetravel, based on funding.
  • Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts,entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
  • Schedule, teach, administer the class according to American RedCross standards.
  • Work with Brian Tobin to secure neededfacilities, equipment, lifeguards.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to Brian Tobin

Required Qualifications

Current certification as an American Red Cross Lifeguard TrainingInstructor; and CPR / AED for the Professional RescuerInstructor.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience teaching Lifeguard Training, and CPR / AED.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located inthe geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland providesaccessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S.body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State Universityof New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorousundergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences,education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNYCortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking awell-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. TheUniversity ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Moneymagazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouseDivision III athletics program and boasts an impressive network ofalumni making a difference in education, business, government,fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an AffluentAction/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act(AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The university actively seeksapplications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability,members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich thediversity of the university.

Job Close Date 12/31/2023

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S23315

Review Start Date 04/25/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10046

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