Lifeguard

Description

Provide knowledge of applicable lifeguarding techniques in case of emergency. Maintain surveillance of swimmers.

Maintain safe environment of aquatic facility.

Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

Maintain all NYS Department of Health Code regulations as set forth in the camp policy manual for aquatics and lifeguarding.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Report to the pool, in proper guard attire, 5-10 minutes prior to the start of shift.
• Unlock pool and locker rooms.
• Be prepared to open pool and begin guarding at designated time.
• Observe swimmers and be prepared to assist if needed.
• Operate on rotating schedule with secondary guard.
• Run regular buddy checks.
• Enforce pool rules at all times.
• Close and lock pool at the end of each shift.
• Communicate any scheduling issues or pool issues to the Aquatics Director immediately.

Other Information:

Hours - vary upon week, no more than 10-12 hours per week from 6/17/24-8/6/24. Includes afternoon/evening and some weekends. Pay rate is $16 - $17 per hour.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold up to date certifications from American Red Cross for Lifeguarding & CPR/AED/First Aid or equivalent certifications from NYS Department of Health recognized providers. Certifications must not expire during the time of employment or must have arrangements for recertification ahead of time. Waterfront certification is a plus. As a reminder - NYS requires YEARLY recertification in CPR/AED.

About HWS

A liberal arts and sciences institution, Hobart and William Smith is known for consistent success in preparing students for meaningful lives and fulfilling careers through an outcomes-based focus on their futures. Our nationally ranked faculty are accessible teachers and scholars known for the impact of their research and distinguished by the depth of their mentorship. World challenges are studied in the classroom where critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills are honed. In the field, knowledge turns into discovery. In office hours, plans are carefully crafted to tie interests and talents to an academic path that motivates beyond graduation.

Our location in the heart of the Finger Lakes allows faculty, staff and students to live and work collaboratively on the banks of a resource-rich lake. Student-athletes play for 30 varsity teams boasting 24 national titles, including the 2023 and 2024 NCAA DIII Men's Ice Hockey Championships. With three graduate programs, students can build on their undergraduate degree with a Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership, Master of Arts in Teaching, or a Master of Science in Management. Together, the experiences and mentorship at HWS prepare students to lead lives of consequence.