Lifeguard

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work – May be full time or part time, depending on the needs of the program and the hours needed.

Qualifications – HS diploma or GED; experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled preferred.      

Relevant Certifications- Valid/acceptable NYS driver’s license; Lifeguard Certification and First Aid and CPR Certification

Work Authorization/Security Clearance – Authorized to work in the United States.

Summary/Objective –  

• The lifeguard has the primary responsibility of providing direct supervision and assisting participating staff and individuals during pool programming. 
• The person is required to spend the majority of his/her time in direct contact with pool participants.      
• Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency.
• Will support the Agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE.    

Essential Functions – Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide direct supervision of the pool area to monitor and ensure individual safety
2. Will maintain daily participant attendance sheet.
3. Will complete accident/incident reports.
4. Will ensure daily documentation of all individual’s goals.
5. Will maintain weekly contact with Program Director to report progress and ensure open lines of communication.
6. Will monitor pool equipment on a daily basis and report repair needs to Program Director.
7. Will be responsible for infection control in the locker rooms.
8. Will launder suits/towels as needed.
9. When pool is closed for any reason, Lifeguard will assume responsibilities/duties assigned by Program Director. These duties include: assisting with community integration opportunities, daily recreational activities, special activities, behavior management, and/or general classroom supervision, as need.
10. Other duties as assigned by the director or designee.

Competencies –

• Ethical Conduct
• Work independently
• Communication with Management

Supervisory Responsibility – Direct supervision to individuals using the pool area.

Travel – None

Work Environment – Supervision of the pool area.  Maintain the pool area.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; walk; lift; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Work may require lifting, pushing, or pulling in excess of 30 pounds.  Will be required to get in the pool and interact with those in the pool.

Other Duties – This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of the above job description and understand the responsibilities fully.  I understand that the preceding job description will be reviewed/updated at least annually; more frequent updates will depend on contract needs.  

AAP/EEO Statement – The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence has and will continue to provide all employees and applicants’ equal opportunity in the manner provided by law in all aspects of employment regardless of their age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, or marital status. These individuals will be recruited, referred for hiring consideration, and employed with regard to the positive and appropriate utilization of their skills and capabilities. Qualified employees will be afforded non-discriminatory consideration for promotion and job advancement, and there will be no discrimination with regard to assignments, rates of pay, promotions, transfers, training, termination, accessibility, working conditions, and benefits.