Community Specialist - Lifeguard

Community Specialist – Lifeguard

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

The Community Specialist – Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals participating in aquatic and pool-related activities. Under general supervision, the Lifeguard monitors pool operations, enforces safety regulations, prevents accidents and injuries, and responds appropriately to emergency situations.

The duties and responsibilities of the Community Specialist – Lifeguard, will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise swimmers and pool participants through active surveillance, proper scanning techniques, and consistent enforcement of pool safety rules and regulations in accordance with American Red Cross standards.
• Maintain a safe and supportive aquatic environment for individuals of all ages and abilities.
• Prevent accidents and injuries by monitoring participant behavior and identifying potential safety risks.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies and provide lifesaving interventions, first aid, CPR, and AED assistance as needed.
• Provide safe and effective swim instruction and recreational support to participants with varying skill levels and abilities.
• Assist with organizing and facilitating aquatic activities, recreational programs, and group events.
• Support participant engagement and encourage positive social interaction during pool and recreational activities.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, staff, and visitors regarding pool rules, safety procedures, and program expectations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the pool and surrounding areas.
• Complete required incident reports, documentation, and communication in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain all required certifications and complete agency-required trainings.
• Adhere to agency policies, safety procedures, and confidentiality standards.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related lifeguarding, aquatic recreation, or swim instruction experience required.
• Experience implementing recreational or aquatic activities for individuals of varying ages and abilities preferred.
• Experience providing swim instruction preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Strong observation, safety awareness, and emergency response skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the people we support, families, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during emergencies and high-pressure situations.
• Good organizational, instructional, and recreational activity facilitation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Passion for ADAPT Community Network's mission and the nonprofit sector.

Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm + Additional Saturday hours may be required.

$21.00 - $23.00/hour + Industry-Leading Benefits!

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.