Seasonal Lifeguard

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD

SEASONAL LIFEGUARD

Town of North Hempstead Parks & Recreation is looking to hire seasonal Lifeguards for our pools and beach. This position maintains safety conditions on the pool deck and on the beach while residents enjoy recreational activities. If interested in the position, please email a resume and cover letter

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Maintains safety conditions, participates in rescue operations, and renders first aid; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, the duties require prompt and effective action in emergency situations.

TYPICAL DUTIES

1.Patrols areas and observes activities; enforces safety rules, regulations, and crowd control functions to prevent accidents or injuries. *

2.Assists and/or carries out rescue of helpless swimmers; administers first aid, and applies resuscitation measures, when necessary. *

3.Keeps first aid supplies and resuscitation equipment ready for immediate use; maintains guard quarters and guarding areas.

4.May give swimming instructions, if qualified.

5.Participates in training and conditioning drills in swimming and administering first aid.

6.Prepares accident reports.

*TYPICAL ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1.Knowledge of first aid, rescue, and resuscitation techniques, and equipment.

2.Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the use of water facilities.

3.Considerable swimming skill.

4.Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience

Grade I A or B - Swimming Pool

1.At least fifteen years of age prior to appointment.

2.Satisfactory medical condition attested to by a physician.

3.At least 20/70 vision in one eye, corrected to 20/40.

Grade II - Calm Water and Swimming Pool

1.At least sixteen years of age prior to appointment

2.Must be in satisfactory medical condition as attested to by a physician.

3.At least 20/40 vision in one eye without corrective lenses.

Grade III - Ocean, Calm Water, and Swimming Pool

1.At least sixteen years of age prior to appointment.

2.Satisfactory medical condition attested to by a physician.

3.At least 20/40 vision in one eye without corrective lenses.

Water Safety Instructor

1.At least sixteen years of age prior to appointment.

2.Possession of a valid Water Safety Instructor Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1.Continuing possession of the appropriate grade, current, valid lifeguard certificate issued by the Nassau CountyDepartment of Health or the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums.

2.Continuing possession of a current, valid CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate issued by theAmerican Red Cross or a New York State Department of Health accepted equivalent certificate.

Salary $18.00 an hour

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18