Lifeguard

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Geneva, NY Full-time Sports and Recreation / Fitness

Posted on May 16, 2024

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Lifeguard
Hobart William Smith Colleges

Location: 300 Pulteney Street
Open Date: Apr 25, 2023

Description
Provide knowledge of applicable lifeguarding techniques in case of emergency. Maintain surveillance of swimmers. Maintain safe environment of aquatic facility. Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Maintain all NYS Department of Health Code regulations as set forth in the children's camp policy manual for aquatics and lifeguarding.

Essential Responsibilities:

Report to the pool, in proper guard attire, 5-10 minutes prior to the start of shift.
Unlock pool and locker rooms.
Be prepared to open pool and begin guarding at designated time.
Observe swimmers and be prepared to assist if needed.
Operate on rotating schedule with secondary guard.
Run regular buddy checks.
Enforce pool rules at all times.
Close and lock pool at the end of each shift.
Communicate any scheduling issues or pool issues to the Aquatics Director immediately.

Other Information:

Hours - vary upon week, no more than 10-12 hours per week from 5/24/2023-8/1/2023. Includes afternoon/evening and some weekends.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold up to date certifications from American Red Cross for Lifeguarding & CPR/AED/First Aid or equivalent certifications from NYS Department of Health recognized providers. Certifications must not expire during the time of employment or must have arrangements for recertification ahead of time. Waterfront certification is a plus. As a reminder – NYS requires YEARLY recertification in CPR/AED.

Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and the names with contact information of at least three (3) professional references to our application service, Interfolio (utilizing the Apply link on the right). Background check required.

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Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.

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