Lifeguard and Aquatics Operations Assistant

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

8d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard and Aquatics Operations Assistant is responsible for the supervision of pool patrons during assigned times to open swimming, Physical Education and Outdoor Education courses, wellness and fitness courses, physical therapy, and intercollegiate swimming and diving practices. This position is key to respond to emergency situations, which include administration of First Aid, CPR, Automatic External Defibrillation (AED), and recognize and take actions when more advanced care and emergency care needs to be summoned. This position is responsible for opening, supervising and securing swimming pool areas before, during and after swimming periods and assisting Director of Aquatics in scheduling, supervising and training student lifeguards. In addition, this position also teaches PE Swimming classes and provides tutoring service on swimming.

Requirements

High School Diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED Provider Certificate (requires yearly re-certification).
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate.
Prior swim instruction experience.
1 year lifeguarding experience at a large pool/waterfront setting.
Basic computer skills of electronic mail, Microsoft Office, Google Drive.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor.
American Red Cross CPR/AED Instructor.
NYS Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification (requires recertification every three years).
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and/or experience teaching beginning swimming skills to adults.

Responsibilities

Supervision of pool patrons during assigned times to open swimming, Physical Education and Outdoor Education courses, wellness and fitness courses, physical therapy, and intercollegiate swimming and diving practices.
Respond to emergency situations, including administration of First Aid, CPR, Automatic External Defibrillation (AED).
Recognize and take actions when more advanced care and emergency care needs to be summoned.
Opening, supervising and securing swimming pool areas before, during and after swimming periods.
Assisting Director of Aquatics in scheduling, supervising and training student lifeguards.
Teaching PE Swimming classes.
Providing tutoring service on swimming.