What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard (Prospect FSS Swim Program) position at Center for Disability Services?
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The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.
We are searching for a Lifeguard, dates are 5/6/2026-6/10/2026 on Wednesday's from 4pm-6pm at the Queensbury School Pool.
Responsibilities
Compensation Range
$25.00 - $25.00
Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.
The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.
We are searching for a Lifeguard, dates are 5/6/2026-6/10/2026 on Wednesday's from 4pm-6pm at the Queensbury School Pool.
Responsibilities
- Visually surveying client/staff engaging in aquatic activities while standing/sitting on pool deck
- Assist client in and out of the pool
- Adhere to standard safety practices, as well as job, department and Center policies and procedures related to safety
- Assist clients in preparation for activities as needed, including transferring and putting on of floatation equipment
- Assists in the proper maintenance and sanitary up keep of the pool, pool area, and locker rooms
- Engage in pool set up and closing duties in accordance with Queensbury School pool policy (uncover/cover pool/equipment preparation)
- Attend meetings as scheduled by Department
- Notify supervisor of incident and complete Incident Reports when necessary
- Monitor all waterfront equipment and report any defects with recommendations for correction to supervisor
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Specialized training, license, certification, skills: American Red Cross life guarding; CPR for the Pro-Rescuer; Standard First Aid
- At least 1 year of job related experience, specifically with people with developmental disabilities.
Compensation Range
$25.00 - $25.00
Salary : $25