What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Cerebral Palsy of Westchester?
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester provides services to children and adults with all developmental disabilities including Autism, neurological impairments, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Our mission is to ensure that children and adults with disabilities receive needed services and enjoy activities regardless of the level of their ability.
Summary
We are currently seeking a Full time or Part time Lifeguard for our Summer Respite Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervising swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensuring that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
- Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
- Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
- Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
- Instructs or assists classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed.
- Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.
*This position is not limited to those duties listed in the job description. Duties and responsibilities may be changed, expanded, reduced or removed to meet the business needs of the agency.
REQUIREMENTS
- Current Valid CPR Certificate
- Valid Life Guard License
- At least 1 year experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous experience working with individuals with special needs: 1 year or more (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location