Lifeguard (Part-Time)

Lenox Hill Neighborhood • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, a prominent human services provider founded in 1894, offers a wide range of services including social, educational, health, housing, mental health, nutritional, and fitness programs to approximately 16,000 individuals annually on Manhattan's East Side. The Fitness and Aquatics department, located in their historic headquarters, operates state-of-the-art facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium, and fitness center. The Lifeguard, reporting to the Director of Fitness and Aquatics, is a key member of this team, responsible for ensuring client safety and supporting aquatic programming for diverse age groups (3-103). The department provides swim instruction, open swim hours, and water aerobics classes.

Requirements

• American Red Cross certificates (or equivalent) in Lifeguarding (deep water), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Responding to Emergencies, and First Aid.
• At least one year of professional lifeguarding experience.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross certificate (or equivalent) in Water Safety Instruction.
• Experience in training leading water aerobics.
• Spanish or Chinese fluency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all pool patrons by wearing appropriate attire and constantly scanning the pool area for signs of distress.
• Lead aquatic skill development, recreational activities, and in-water swim instruction as assigned to various client populations.
• Enforce all rules and regulations of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York State laws, and Lenox Hill Neighborhood House while on duty.
• Provide necessary care or assistance to pool patrons in distress, within the scope of training and certifying agency guidelines (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, YMCA, etc.), and NYC Department of Health standards.
• Monitor first aid supplies, rescue equipment, communications systems, and pool chemistry in compliance with DOH regulations.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with members, guests, and staff, while prioritizing pool surveillance.
• Report all incidents, accidents, complaints, and unsafe or unsanitary conditions immediately to the Aquatics Coordinator or Director, both verbally and in writing.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of fitness and aquatics areas as needed, including hosing the deck, sweeping the pool, removing objects, keeping the deck clear, and vacuuming.
• Inspect all pool safety equipment and first aid supplies at the start of each shift to ensure proper location and maintenance.
• Prepare the pool for programming, including assisting instructors with class equipment, record keeping, and sign-in sheets.
• Participate in all Fitness & Aquatics Staff In-Service training, including rescue drills, emergency rehearsals, and general staff meetings.
• Complete all other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Director of Fitness & Aquatics.

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities (certifications, licenses, conferences, trainings, lectures)
• Staff events and parties (Film and Dinner nights, bowling parties, baseball games, food trucks, holiday parties, parties on our Green Roof, chocolate event for Valentine’s Day, ice cream socials)
• Staff use of State-of-the Art Fitness Center, Gym and Swimming Pool
• Staff group fitness classes, swimming lessons and lap swim for staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed