Position Title

Lifeguard

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$16.00/hour

Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This position involves responsibility for patrolling over swimmers in a public pool or public beach.  The incumbent must exercise sound judgment in emergencies.  An error in judgment might result in loss of life.  Direct supervision is received from a higher level supervisor.  Does related duties as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

 

• Stands watch or patrols swimmers in a public pool or beach and assists them when they are in difficulty;
• Applies first aide, advanced lifesaving techniques and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when necessary;
• Instructs beginners in swimming;
• Keeps the beach or pool area free of glass and other debris;
• Performs other routine duties such as repairing equipment;
• Maintains order and enforces compliance with beach rules;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of first aid, advanced life saving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques; ability to swim well; ability to deal with the public and to secure cooperation; ability to keep records and to make simple reports and arithmetic computations; good observation; mental alertness.

Civil Service Title

Lifeguard

Job Qualifications

• Must possess a current certificate in First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer.
• Must possess a current lifeguard training certificate from a recognized certifying agency, i.e. the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, or a certifying agency approved by the New York State Commissioner of Health.

Job Category

Summer

Job Location

Schenectady High School

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