Lifeguard Aquatics Operations

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Primary Location:

QUEENS COLLEGE

Bargaining Unit:

No Queens College is seeking responsible and attentive Lifeguards to oversee pool activities in a collegiate aquatics environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of all patrons during facility rentals, free hour swim, and other scheduled aquatic programs. The Lifeguard will maintain constant surveillance of the pool area, enforce all safety rules and facility policies, and respond promptly and effectively to emergencies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Lifeguard will oversee daily pool operations during assigned shifts, including monitoring swimmers, supervising rental groups, and supporting free swim periods for students and community members. This role requires maintaining a professional presence on deck, proactively identifying potential hazards, and ensuring that all participants follow established safety guidelines. The Lifeguard will assist with opening and closing procedures, maintain cleanliness and organization of the pool deck and equipment areas, and communicate clearly with supervisors, event coordinators, and facility staff to ensure smooth operations during rentals and special events. Core Competencies / Qualifications High school diploma. One year college experience. Candidates must hold current Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid certifications. The ideal applicant demonstrates strong observational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations. Prior experience working in a collegiate, municipal, or high-traffic aquatic facility is preferred. Applicants must be dependable, punctual, and capable of working evenings and weekends as required by the rental and programming schedule. This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, maintain focused attention, and respond quickly in emergency situations. Lifeguards represent the department and are expected to provide courteous and professional customer service to all patrons. Interested candidates should submit a resume and proof of current certifications. Compensation is commensurate with experience and institutional guidelines.

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$18.00/hour RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY's research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY's services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society's most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY's research and sponsored programs.