JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Assist with Learn to Swim Program for grades Pre-K to 8th.

SALARY:  $18.00/hour

LOCATION: Schenectady High School

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to swim with proficiency and must be willing to be in the pool for instructional assistance working with Schenectady students in grades PK-8th.

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.

Hours are 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Orientation date: July 3, 2025

Program dates: July 7, 2025 - August 15, 2025

Pay rate: $20.45/hour or contractual rate up to Step 10