Lifeguard

Dutchess County Department of Public Works - Parks 2024

Salary:

$19.10 hr. This is a seasonal hourly position in the Dutchess County Department of Public Works - Parks. This is important work involving the responsibility for the life and protection of persons swimming or otherwise using the recreational facilities of a pool or beach area. Incumbent may be required to rescue persons experiencing difficulties in the water and administer life-saving techniques. Incumbent may also be required to administer simple first aid when necessary. The work is carried out under the general direction of the Waterfront Director and/or Assistant Waterfront Director.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Patrols bathing area during operating hours; Patrols open water in a rowboat to prevent drowning accidents; Implements/oversees buddy system and board system or other approved bather accountability system; Responds to bathing facility emergencies; Enforces beach and pool regulations; Keeps beach or pool free of glass or other debris; assists in cleaning bathing and bathroom areas prior to and during operating hours; Assists in giving first aid; May instruct beginners in swimming.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet requirements of Part 6 of the

New York State Sanitary Code:

Candidates must possess acceptable aquatic/lifeguard certification recognized by the New York State Department of Health and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. All CPR certificates are valid for 1 year from course completion, regardless of the expiration date noted on the card.

FINGERPRINTING

: A fingerprint supported background investigation is required before an appointment is made to some positions. Pursuant to New York State Executive Law, the Division of Criminal Justice Services requires that a fee accompany each such request for a search. It is due once a job offer is made and accepted by the applicant. Recruitment will be posted until all positions are filled. Apply online at www.dutchessny.gov/jobs, OR Download an application from www.dutchessny.gov/jobs, and mail it to the Dutchess County Department of Human Resources, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

An EEO/AA Employer Posted:

2/17/26