Lifeguard -St. Lawrence County
About The Position
The lifeguard has the primary responsibility of providing direct supervision and assisting participating staff and individuals during pool programming. The person is required to spend the majority of his/her time in direct contact with pool participants. Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency. Will support the Agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide direct supervision of the pool area to monitor and ensure individual safety Will maintain daily participant attendance sheet. Will complete accident/incident reports. Will ensure daily documentation of all individual’s goals. Will maintain weekly contact with Program Director to report progress and ensure open lines of communication. Will monitor pool equipment on a daily basis and report repair needs to Program Director. Will be responsible for infection control in the locker rooms. Will launder suits/towels as needed. When pool is closed for any reason, Lifeguard will assume responsibilities/duties assigned by Program Director. These duties include: assisting with community integration opportunities, daily recreational activities, special activities, behavior management, and/or general classroom supervision, as need. Other duties as assigned by the director or designee. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully. I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.
Requirements
- HS diploma or GED
- Valid/acceptable NYS driver’s license
- Lifeguard Certification and First Aid and CPR Certification
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ethical Conduct
- Work independently
- Communication with Management
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct supervision of the pool area to monitor and ensure individual safety
- Maintain daily participant attendance sheet
- Complete accident/incident reports
- Ensure daily documentation of all individual’s goals
- Maintain weekly contact with Program Director to report progress and ensure open lines of communication
- Monitor pool equipment on a daily basis and report repair needs to Program Director
- Responsible for infection control in the locker rooms
- Launder suits/towels as needed
- Assume responsibilities/duties assigned by Program Director when pool is closed
- Assist with community integration opportunities, daily recreational activities, special activities, behavior management, and/or general classroom supervision, as need
- Other duties as assigned by the director or designee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
