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Join Our Team at Block Institute!

Established in 1962, Block Institute is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to our mission-driven approach, we believe in building meaningful relationships, embracing challenges as opportunities, and inspiring and being inspired every day.

Block Institute is a Preschool Special Education program for children ages 3-5. We are located in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn. Our main focus is to educate and ensure the well-being of our students. The position is on a school calendar from 8:30am - 2:30pm, M-F. Block Institute provides a supportive atmosphere in which you will gain experience and knowledge to enhance your career path.

Position: Lifeguard / Pool Assistant

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Block Institute is seeking a responsible and dedicated Lifeguard or Pool Assistant to join our Aquatics team. As a Lifeguard or Pool Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of children, adults, and staff who use our pool facilities. This position involves maintaining a safe aquatic environment, providing assistance to swimmers, and ensuring the cleanliness and proper functioning of the pool area.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforce all safety and health rules to maintain a safe and comfortable aquatic environment.
• Provide emergency care in the event of incidents within the pool or locker room areas.
• Maintain a constant presence on the pool deck during any activity.
• Assist children with swim techniques from inside the pool.
• Wear appropriate swim attire while on duty.
• Ensure the pool area is vacant before locking, securing, and alarming.
• Check and record chlorine and pH readings three times a day, notifying the Aquatics Coordinator or maintenance of any issues.
• Clean and store pool equipment when not in use.
• Check safety equipment and medical supplies monthly, reporting low supplies to the Aquatics Coordinator.
• Vacuum the pool weekly and scrub pool scum lines monthly, or as needed.
• Report broken items to the Aquatics Coordinator and assist in preparing orders for pool supplies.
• Assist in scheduling pool activities and recommend suitable pool/swim activities for children and adults.
• Maintain a daily log of who accesses the pool.
• Keep the locker rooms and pool deck clean and orderly.
• Comply with all Block Institute policies and procedures, including the pool plan.
• Participate in agency-wide events and other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate consistent attendance and punctuality, arriving at meetings and appointments on time.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Lifeguard Certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Educational staff are part of a union under the United Federation of Teachers (UFT).
• Paid sick time.
• Life insurance.
• School calendar with a 6-week summer program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Medical and dental benefits available.
• Voluntary benefits such as critical care, disability, and additional life insurance.
• Onsite parking.
• 403(b) retirement account.
• Commuter benefits plan.

If you're passionate about providing a safe aquatic environment and have the qualifications for this role, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Block Institute and help ensure the safety and well-being of our pool users.

Block Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.