Lifeguard

• Provide secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Provide information to visitors with Foster Lake Access

• Current certifications by a New York State recognized source of training in Professional Rescuer CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding required, Waterfront Lifeguarding preferred:
  • Should have reliable transportation and cell/smart phone
  • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
  • Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment lifeguarding and CPR skills evaluation as stipulated by the manager
  • Regularlypractice skills throughout the lifeguarding season
  • Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
  • Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures
  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
  • Knowledge of customer service
  • Ability to maneuver a watercraft with oars or paddle
  • Must be willing and able to swim in an outdoor water environment
  • Must be willing to spend time in the outdoors, interact with potential wildlife, and be exposed to inclement weather conditions at times
  • Preference will be given to those over 18 years of age due to work requirements

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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