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Commonpoint Queens
Lifeguard, Indoor Pool (Forest Hills)
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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, Indoor Pool (Forest Hills) Lifeguards are key members of the Aquatics team and will report to the Director of Aquatics. The primary responsibilities are to provide supervision of member swim and learn to swim lessons based on American Red Cross (ARC) standards. She/He is expected to maintain supervision and care of each participant in the program. The lifeguard is responsible for communicating pool issues to the Director of Aquatics. Must represent Commonpoint Queens Central Queens in a positive light at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Know and enforce the pool rules for guards and patrons Check the supply cabinet to make sure there are appropriate first aid and pool maintenance supplies Change lane lines according to the pool schedule Keep pool deck free of any debris or equipment Dispose of garbage on the pool deck Test the chlorine and PH levels hourly Read flyers and be aware of any new programs Perform appropriate CPR or lifesaving techniques in case of an emergency Lock pool and locker room doors at the end of the night Qualifications & Requirements- Current lifeguard certification
WORKING CON DITIONS
Ability to use discretion and anticipate dangerous aquatics situations Ability to work independently Ability to positively interact with the general public. Indoor pool Essential physical requirements include handling small children in the water, ability to swim 25 yards, lifting up to 50lbs, standing, stooping for periods of him such as climbing, standing, stooping for periods of time. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- medium
- up to 50 pounds; heavy
- over 50 pounds.
JOB DETAILS
Hourly Salary :
$16.50- $18.