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Tompkins Cortland Community College
Student - Lifeguard
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$32,798 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Lifeguard - Fall 2026
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Please Note:
Priority consideration will be given to students with a Federal Work Study award.
Job Requirements:
- Administer First Aid, CPR & AED in an emergency
- Inform other guards or facility staff when more help or equipment is needed
- Complete required records and reports
- Maintain pool information records
- Inspect the facility daily and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the Aquatic Coordinator
- Perform maintenance or other task assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator
- Open and Close Pool
- Monitor and record pool chemicals
- Provide daily participation count and revenue collection
- Responsible for pool set up for scheduled events
- Attends all meetings and In-service training
- Understands facility rules, policies and procedures
- Maintains and cleans equipment to meet safety standards
Job Requirements:
- Current CPR, AED, First Aid and Lifeguarding certifications (for professional rescuer)
- Knowledge of TC3 Aquatic employee manual
- Ability to take control of conflict resolution situations in a fair and timely manner
- Enforce rules and policies in a firm yet polite manner
$18.
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