STUDENT-Lifeguard - Ithaca College : Job Details

Job DescriptionDescriptionAthletics Department Lifeguards are responsible for the safe and effective day-to-day operation of the swimming pool(s), locker looms, and deck areas. While exemplifying the student employment service philosophy, guards enforce facility policy, rules and regulations, prevent accidents, implement emergency action plans as needed, work assigned duties, attend staff meetings, and maintain high levels of physical and mental fitness as well as keep lifeguarding skills at optimum level of performance.QualificationsAn individual must possess current American Red Cross certifications in the following areas:

Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer - Valid for the first year only, regardless of the duration of certification.

Red Cross Lifeguard Training and or Waterfront Lifeguarding.

Additional Certifications approved by the NYS Health Department maybe approved. RequirementsAll Lifeguards are expected to fully cooperate by the following requirements and duties. The success of the program depends on your professional conduct and attitude.

• Continually maintain safe and effective pool supervision and operation. No other activity can interfere with this requirement.
• Actively practice preventative lifeguarding strategies at all times while in the pool, on or off duty.
• Read and know the Lifeguard Manual, enforce and practice all pool rules and regulations.
• Lifeguards must actively maintain a 'successful test out' level of knowledge, skills, and fitness required to perform the duties of the job.
• All individuals in the water must be directly supervised by a lifeguard on duty. Never leave the pool unguarded.
• Support all operations of the Aquatics facility.
• Guards must monitor the pool from guarding stations, follow the rotation policy and, when appropriate, make adjustments to the guarding stations and rotations to ensure proper supervision.
• When on duty a guard's complete attention must be on the pool and pool area.
• Observe individual behavior in the water. Communicate immediately to any patrons if their actions jeopardize their own, or other's complete safety.
• Honor your assigned work schedule and report dressed in uniform for work a minimum of ten minutes before the scheduled start of the shift unless otherwise stated.
• Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining current certifications needed to lifeguard
• Lifeguards must wear Ithaca College issued uniforms for all their lifeguarding shifts.

Please submit cover letter and resume online. Preference given to students who have been awarded Federal Work Study.Pay Rate: $15.00Instruction to Applicants Interested applicants must apply online at ithaca.edu/jobs and attach a resume and cover letter. Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]. Screening of applications will begin immediately.Preference will be given to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility. For questions, please contact Student Employment at [email protected]. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.About UsAbout Student Employment @ ICIthaca College strives to offer experiential learning opportunities through its student employment programming, designing all student positions around a range of transferable skills desired by recruiters across a range of industries. As a student employee at Ithaca College, you will have the opportunity to utilize skills developed within the classroom and to put them into practice in a professional setting. Preference for student employment positions is granted to students with Federal Work Study (FWS) eligibility.To learn more about IC Student Employment, please visit our website. For questions about this job, please contact the Hiring Manager listed on this posting or [email protected].