Student - Lifeguard
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Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY, US
Summary
The lifeguard is responsible for ensuring pool safety by monitoring swimmers, administering emergency care, and enforcing facility rules. They also perform routine maintenance, manage pool chemicals, and handle administrative tasks like record-keeping and revenue collection.
Job Description
Lifeguard - Fall 2026
*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
