Lifeguard (Temporary Full-time)

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York’s premier human services providers, is a settlement house founded in 1894 that provides an extensive array of effective and integrated services—social, educational, health, housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness—which significantly improve the lives of 16,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the East Side of Manhattan. Our clients include older adults, unhoused and formerly unhoused adults, children and families, disabled persons, adult learners and more. For more information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit lenoxhill.org and check us out on Facebook or Instagram .

The Fitness and Aquatics department is responsible for providing high-quality fitness and aquatics programming for clients across our settlement house programs in our state-of-the-art facilities in our historic headquarters located at 331 East 70th Street which includes our swimming pool, gymnasium and fitness center. Reporting directly to the Fitness and Aquatics Manager, the Lifeguard will be an integral member of the Fitness and Aquatics team and will have responsibility for ensuring the safety of our clients from both an operational as well as a programmatic perspective. We provide high-quality swim instruction, open swim hours and myriad other water aerobics and fitness related classes for clients ages 3 to 103. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure the safety of all pool patrons, wearing appropriate attire and constantly scanning the pool area for signs of distress 
• Lead aquatic skill development, recreational activities, in-water swim instruction as assigned to our various client populations Including group 
• Plan and deliver Early Childhood Center (ECC) swim lessons, teaching water safety and foundational swimming skills to young children in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment 
• While on duty, obey and enforce all the rules and regulations of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York State laws and policies of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House 
• Provide any care or assistance required by pool patrons in distress (not to exceed the scope of the Lifeguard’s training) in keeping with the standards and guidelines of the certifying agencies (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, YMCA, etc.), and the NYC Department of Health 
• Monitor first aid supplies, rescue equipment, communications systems and pool chemistry, in compliance with DOH regulations 
• Display a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with members, guests and staff while maintaining focus on pool surveillance 
• Report all incidents, accidents and complaints—as well as any unsafe or unsanitary conditions—to the Aquatics Coordinator or Director immediately, both verbally and in writing 
• Conduct general maintenance and cleaning of fitness and aquatics areas as needed, including, but not limited to, hosing the deck, sweeping the pool, removing any objects, keeping the deck clear and vacuuming 
• Inspect all pool safety equipment and first aid supplies at the start of each shift to ensure that everything is correctly located and maintained 
• Prepare the pool for programming as necessary—including assisting instructors with class equipment, record keeping and sign-in sheets 
• Participate in all Fitness & Aquatics Staff In-Service training, including rescue drills, emergency rehearsals, and general staff meetings 
• Complete all other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Fitness & Aquatics Manager 

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Temporary Full-time Lifeguard thrives in a highly social and busy community setting and is committed to working with the community and supporting the health and safety of our clients. American Red Cross certificates (or equivalent certifications) in Lifeguarding (deep water), Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Responding to Emergencies and First Aid, as well as at least one year of professional lifeguarding experience, required. Experience leading water aerobics classes or teaching swim lessons to participants of all ages is preferred. The Lifeguard will work a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week10 a.m to 6 p.m daily. This temporary position is expected is anticipated to be needed from December 3, 2026 through February 25, 2027. Spanish or Chinese fluency is ideal based on the language spoken by our community.

Salary: $29.61/hour or $53,890 annually

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive health insurance choices for staff and their families
• Paid vacation and sick time that accrue based on hours worked
• Matching contributions to Retirement Plan 
• Paid parental leave policy for all staff
• Professional Development Opportunities – certifications and licenses, conferences, trainings, lectures and more
• Free Life Insurance – 3x annual salary
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical, Dependent Care and Parking/Mass Transit
• Supplemental Insurance Coverage (Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness) 
• Staff events and parties including Film and Dinner nights, bowling parties, baseball games, food trucks, holiday parties, parties on our Green Roof, chocolate event for Valentine’s Day and ice cream socials, and much more.
• Staff use of State-of-the Art Fitness Center and Gym 
• Staff group fitness classes
• PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Eligible Employer

All individuals, as a condition for employment by Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, are required to undergo a pre-employment background check. Certain positions require more extensive background checks to comply with applicable laws.

At Lenox Hill Neighborhood House we value respect, diversity and integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. The policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and anti-discrimination applies to all aspects of the relationship between Lenox Hill Neighborhood House and its colleagues .

Compensation details: 53890-53890 Yearly Salary

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