POSITION SUMMARY
The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons using the swimming pool. This position monitors activities in and around the water, enforces facility rules, responds to emergencies, and provides excellent customer service while maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. The Lifeguard must meet all applicable New York State certification and training requirements. The Lifeguard will coordinate onsite pool activities with the Lead Residential Coordinator to ensure safe usage of the pool. This is a 32-hour full-time position. Hours are flexible and may include some evening hours and/or weekend hours.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain constant surveillance of the pool area to ensure the safety of all swimmers and guests
- Enforce pool rules and regulations to prevent accidents
- Promote a positive and enjoyable experience for all community members
- Respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations, including administering first aid and CPR as necessary
- Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, addressing concerns, and assisting residents and guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Perform routine pool maintenance tasks, including checking water quality, ensuring cleanliness of the pool area and locker room, and communicating effectively with other lifeguards, reporting any issues to the operations manager/program director and maintenance staff to foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Comply with workplace safety and OSHA regulations
- Must be present on-site and be able to move throughout the facility to address pool-related matters and meet with residents, staff, vendors and visitors.
- Ability to lift and/or move large or heavy objects in excess of 30 pounds as needed
- Must be comfortable with exposure to varying environmental climates and circumstances
Health, Safety, & Compliance
- Maintain a safe pool environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner
- Conduct frequent inspections of pool areas and locker rooms
- Actively participate in health and safety practices and accident prevention
- Provide CPR and First Aid as necessary
- OSHA compliance
- Ensure all accidents are reported to supervisors and properly documented. Investigate near-miss incidents to determine root cause to promote accident prevention
- Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment
Salary: $25 hourly
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma recommended
Experience:
- Prior experience working as a pool lifeguard
- Experience working with young people, seniors, and individuals with disabilities preferred
Skills
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups
- Planning and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Current lifeguard certification from a recognized training program
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications
- Strong swimming skills and endurance
- Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
- Physical ability to perform rescue maneuvers
Other Responsibilities:
- Participates in training relevant to job role
- Maintains good working relationships with residents, the public and other agency representatives
- Maintain pool usage schedule and coverage
Agency Standards:
- Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits
- Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards
- Attend all required meetings and training courses for professional growth as scheduled and approved
- Maintain all required certifications throughout employment and comply with applicable New York Department of Health aquatic safety regulations
- Responsible for understanding and adhering to RUPCO Inc.?s programming rules, regulations, and policies
- Perform other duties as assigned
BONA FIDE WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be reviewed per ADA standards.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; touch, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position may require the employee to lift to 50 lbs., do physical work on-site or during community service events. May be outdoors or indoors, on job site or in classroom.
Affirmative Action & EEO Statement: It is the policy of RUPCO Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.
As part of the company?s equal employment opportunity policy, RUPCO Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
