Lifeguard for Apartments Rotterdam

Description

Long Pond Village Apartments in Rotterdam, apartment community managed by Sunrise Management & Consulting, are hiring lifeguards for Summer 2026. The Lifeguard ensures swimmers’ safety in the pool area and administers first aid or lifesaving techniques when needed. This position is part-time and seasonal, and pools are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that the rules and regulations of the swimming pool are followed to maintain a safe swimming environment.
• Administers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and uses an automated external defibrillator (AED) when needed.
• Contacts emergency medical personnel when a serious injury occurs.
• Performs daily pool and pool area cleaning and maintenance tasks such as vacuuming the pool and cleaning the drains.
• Checks the pool water by conducting chemical tests; maintains cleanliness of the water by adding the proper pool chemicals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Completes all other projects or requests as directed by Supervisor.
  
  

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to administer or use first aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving techniques.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Ability to enforce pool regulations and rules.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must possess the following certifications from the Red Cross or other equivalent agency:
• Lifeguard certification issued within the prior two years
• CPR certification issued within the prior year.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be a skilled swimmer and able to pull weight through the water.
• Must be physically able to rescue someone drowning or injured in the water.
• Prolonged periods of being outdoors.