Head Lifeguard / Lifeguard

Head Lifeguard and Lifeguards

(Continuous Recruitment)

Aquatics Center

8 hrs/day, 10 mos/year

Shenendehowa Central School District has an anticipated vacancy and is now accepting applications. The District is seeking culturally proficient individuals who actively foster an engaging environment where students can develop confidence in their own success consistent with the Profile of a Shenendehowa Employee (https://www.shenet.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/49646\_shen-24x36\_v1.pdf) .

Head Lifeguard Job Responsibilities

Head Lifeguards are responsible for assisting the Aquatics Director with the implementation and training of all lifeguards and pool staff of the emergency action safety plan for the District Aquatics Center pool. Head Lifeguards perform routine patrol of the pool activities, coordinates and supervises lifeguards and enforces compliance with pool rules, supervises the pool area, including all activities and instruction that takes place in the pool, and surrounding areas such as locker rooms when pool is unoccupied. Head Lifeguards stand watch and/or patrols swimmers and providing assistance when they are in difficulty, applying resuscitation techniques and renders first aid when necessary. Head Lifeguards are responsible for modeling appropriate social skills, facilitating social interaction, assisting with pool safety, instructing beginner swimmers, and attending to student physical needs which may include assisting with equipment, and other related duties as assigned. Specific tasks will vary depending upon grade level and activities assigned.

Lifeguard Job Responsibilities

Lifeguards are responsible for performing routine patrol of the District Aquatics Center pool activities, including physical education classes, interscholastic athletics, and community use of the pool to ensure the safety and welfare of the swimmers. Under the direction of the Aquatics Director, the lifeguards enforce compliance with pool rules, supervises the pool area, including all activities and instruction that takes place in the pool, and surrounding areas such as locker rooms when pool is unoccupied. Lifeguards stand watch and/or patrols swimmers and providing assistance when they are in difficulty, applying resuscitation techniques and renders first aid when necessary. Lifeguards are responsible for modeling appropriate social skills, facilitating social interaction, assisting with pool safety, instructing beginner swimmers, and attending to student physical needs which may include assisting with equipment, and other related duties as assigned. Specific tasks will vary depending upon grade level and activities assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

Head Lifeguard - $17.50/hour

Lifeguard - $15.50/hour

Head Lifeguard Certifications/Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED), two (2) years’ experience as a lifeguard in a pool facility, and basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and Senior Life Saving Certificate from the Red Cross or it’s equivalent certifying agency. Working knowledge of first aide, life saving, and rescue work as applied to accidents in the water. Ability to swim well and establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Ability to keep records and make simple reports and arithmetic computations. Exhibit good judgement, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Experience working with youth, preferred.

Lifeguard Certifications/Qualifications

Completion of two years of high school and possession of basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and Senior Life Saving Certificate from the Red Cross or it’s equivalent certifying agency. Working knowledge of first aide, life saving, and rescue work as applied to accidents in the water. Ability to swim well and establish and maintain good working relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and administration. Ability to keep records and make simple reports and arithmetic computations. Exhibit good judgement, mental alertness, tact and courtesy. Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position. Experience working with youth, preferred.

Application Deadline – Continuous Recruitment

All interested internal applicants must apply through SchoolFront (https://app.schoolfront.com/Shared/Applicant/InternalActiveJobPostings.aspx) .

All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront (https://shenschools.recruitfront.com/Default) .

Anticipated Start Date – As soon as possible

For more information, please visit our website at www.shenet.org . If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos (https://support.recruitfront.com/hc/en-us/categories/10476101431963-Applicant-Training-Videos) or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.

Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.