Job Description

Vassar College

Lifeguard

Department: Athletics and Physical Education

Duration of Position: Temporary

Work Schedule:

Employee Type: Temporary

Posting Date: 05/16/2024

Union Representation: Not Applicable

Posting Number: AS374P

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

Compensation:

About Vassar College

Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process, please contact careers@vassar.edu.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Vassar College invites applications for the position of Lifeguard. Weekend, holiday, early morning and/or late evening hours are required.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall safety of all patrons in the pool area. Job responsibilities include:

• Arriving promptly each day for scheduled shift
• Closely monitoring activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift
• Directing swimmers out of water in dangerous conditions
• Maintaining a clean pool environment
• Enforcing rules to ensure all patrons are safe
• Act as a first responder in the events of an emergency in the pool

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard certification
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Successful completion of a pre-employment in-water practical skills test

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of lifeguard experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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