Lifeguard

Adirondack Medical Center • Lake Placid, NY

50d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Lifeguard is to provide safety to the members and guests in the pools and surrounding areas. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during interactions and work related relationships with all persons at the center including but not limited to members, guests and team members. Lifeguard must be fully competent in performing water rescue procedures and coordinates in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools and monitoring swimmers and to enforce all safety rules.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification (or Comparable Certification).
• Must possess American Red Cross Training certification in Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Ability to pass a Center prepared water test.
• Must be willing to work all hours the pools are in operation.
• Must attend emergency rescue training meetings and all staff meetings as requested by manager.

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard experience desired.
• Interest in becoming, or is a Certified Pool Operator.
• Water Safety Instructor certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety to the members and guests in the pools and surrounding areas.
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor during interactions and work related relationships with all persons at the center including but not limited to members, guests and team members.
• Performing water rescue procedures
• Coordinates in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools
• Monitoring swimmers
• Enforce all safety rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED