Lifeguard

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring in the aquatic facilities. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. Lifeguards must enforce pool policies, communicate effectively why policies are in place, solve on‑job issues using critical thinking and decision‑making skills, and work with diverse populations. Minimum Qualifications Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications required Must be available to work a minimum of 10‑15 hours per week Previous lifeguarding experience Physical Demands Ability to react to emergency situations with quick movements, strenuous activity, and occasionally assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time Duties and Responsibilities Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Actively guard and scan the pool area at all times; refrain from socializing while guarding Communicate and enforce all pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner Dress and appearance are consistent with Riverdale standards, including wearing your swimsuit, lifeguard shirt, whistle, and rescue tube while on duty Attend and participate in regular in‑service training Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons Document any incidents and injuries Maintain a clean and tidy workspace Perform other duties as assigned Staff Development Act and represent Riverdale in a positive and professional manner Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks Maintain communication with other Aquatics Team members and supervisors Communicate clear and concise information to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel, and police services Adhere to all Riverdale guidelines and non‑negotiable items Criteria for Success Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies through knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques Ability to enforce pool policies while providing a high level of customer service to students, faculty/staff, and community members Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and Riverdale staff Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, and balance professional and personal commitments Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently Ability to work as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and administrators Positively promotes Riverdale to peers and patrons and takes the initiative to be involved throughout campus as needed Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory reviews Salary and Hours Hourly: $20 – $25 Hours: 10‑15 hours per week Benefits Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, a defined contribution retirement plan through TIAA with a 7% employer contribution, and a generous time‑off policy. Transportation shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station and other transit hubs. A professional‑development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants (“passion grants”) and additional stipends for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out‑of‑school time, and chaperoning trips, including global trips. Full‑time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rival