Student - Lifeguard

Tompkins Cortland Community College; Town of Dryden, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,286,000 - 26,174,000; Part time

Job summary

Tompkins Cortland Community College is seeking an Aquatics staff member for the Main Campus in Dryden, NY. You will oversee pool safety, perform lifeguard duties, and support ongoing aquatic programs on site.

Responsibilities include enforcing facility rules, maintaining records, monitoring pool chemicals, and coordinating with the Aquatic Coordinator to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and guests.

Qualifications

• CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications are required (professional rescuer).
• Knowledge of TC3 Aquatic employee manual.
• Ability to resolve conflicts fairly and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Administer First Aid, CPR & AED in emergencies.
• Inform staff when help or equipment is needed.
• Complete required records and reports for aquatic operations.

Skills

First Aid

Lifeguarding

Conflict resolution

Policy enforcement

Tools

TC3 Aquatic manual

Job description

Tompkins Cortland Community College
170 North Street, P.O. Box 139
Dryden, NY 13053

Location

Main Campus

230

Hours

• MON 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• TUE 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• WED 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• THU 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• FRI 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• SAT Closed
• SUN Closed

Tompkins Cortland Community College is situated in the scenic and culturally vibrant Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, strategically positioned near major cities such as Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The college prides itself on fostering a culturally diverse campus environment, supported by over two decades of robust partnerships with international colleges and universities. This commitment underscores our mission to equip students for engaged citizenship within a global context.

Accredited by both the Board of Regents of The State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Tompkins Cortland Community College offers a range of associate degrees. These programs are designed to cater to both career-oriented paths and liberal arts/sciences programs of study, providing students with a comprehensive educational foundation.

Please Note: Priority consideration will be given to students with a Federal Work Study award.

Job Requirements:

• Administer First Aid, CPR & AED in an emergency
• Inform other guards or facility staff when more help or equipment is needed
• Complete required records and reports
• Maintain pool information records
• Inspect the facility daily and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Aquatic Coordinator
• Perform maintenance or other task assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator
• Open and Close Pool
• Monitor and record pool chemicals
• Provide daily participation count and revenue collection
• Responsible for pool set up for scheduled events
• Attends all meetings and In-service training
• Understands facility rules, policies and procedures
• Maintains and cleans equipment to meet safety standards

Job Requirements:

• Current CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications (for professional rescuer)
• Knowledge of TC3 Aquatic employee manual
• Ability to take control of conflict resolution situations in a fair and timely manner
• Enforce rules and policies in a firm yet polite manner