Position Title

Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$16.00/hour

Job Description

The work involves responsibility for looking after the safety and welfare of bathers at a public swimming pool.  The work is carried out in accordance with well-established standard water safety and lifesaving practices and procedures and involves primarily the patrol of the swimming area at a public pool and remaining vigilant at all times for emergencies requiring his/her attention.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking recreation employee or program administrator with leeway allowed and expected for the exercise of independent and sound judgment in emergency situations.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

1. Stands watch or patrols swimming pool area, keeping bathers within bounds and going to their aid when they are in difficulty;
2. Applies resuscitation techniques and otherwise renders first aid as needed;
3. Instructs beginners in swimming;
4. Keeps the pool area free of glass and other debris;
5. Keeps order among swimmers and enforces pool rules; and
6. Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Civil Service Title

Lifeguard (Seasonal)

Job Qualifications

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Good knowledge of first aid, lifesaving, and rescue work as applied to accidents in and around the water;
2. Ability to swim well;
3. Ability to deal with the public and to secure the cooperation of others without unnecessary antagonism;
4. Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies and to react rapidly;
5. Ability to make simple reports;
6. Excellent powers of observation;
7. Mental alertness;
8. Good bearing;
9. Laconic demeanor; and
10. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current high school student or high school graduate.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S)

Possession of appropriate, valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid, and CPR certificates are required at time of appointment.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should apply through the link found at the Addison Central School District website at http://www.addisoncsd.org  click "Job Opportunities" follow RED BOX link to Addison RecruitFront page, register an account,  apply for "Lifeguard (Seasonal)".

Interested candidates should also click on the other RED BOX link to complete a Civil Service application, or use this link- https://www.addisoncsd.org/cms/lib/NY01913493/Centricity/Domain/30/CivilServiceApp.pdf

An original copy of this Civil Service application must be delivered to School District Office and signed in blue ink.  (Note: For assistance with this task, please contact School District Office - (607) 359-2245.)

All information is subject to verification and administrative approval.

 

Job Category

Non-Instructional

Job Location

Addison High School

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