Lifeguard Application Deadline 6/30/2025 Position Title Lifeguard Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale $16.00/hour Job Description DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : This position involves responsibility for patrolling over swimmers in a public pool or public beach. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment in emergencies. An error in judgment might result in loss of life. Direct supervision is received from a higher level supervisor. Does related duties as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: + Stands watch or patrols swimmers in a public pool or beach and assists them when they are in difficulty; + Applies first aide, advanced lifesaving techniques and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) when necessary; + Instructs beginners in swimming; + Keeps the beach or pool area free of glass and other debris; + Performs other routine duties such as repairing equipment; + Maintains order and enforces compliance with beach rules; + Performs a variety of related duties as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Good knowledge of first aid, advanced life saving and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques; ability to swim well; ability to deal with the public and to secure cooperation; ability to keep records and to make simple reports and arithmetic computations; good observation; mental alertness. Civil Service Title Lifeguard Job Qualifications + Must possess a current certificate in First Aid and CPR for the professional rescuer. + Must possess a current lifeguard training certificate from a recognized certifying agency, i.e. the American Red Cross, Boy Scouts, YMCA, YWCA, or a certifying agency approved by the New York State Commissioner of Health. Job Category Summer Job Location Schenectady HS Additional Information