Lifeguard

Agency Overview :

Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

Lifeguards are key members of the Aquatics team and will report to the Director of Aquatics. The primary responsibilities are to provide supervision of member swim and learn to swim lessons based on American Red Cross (ARC) standards.

They are expected to maintain supervision and care of each participant in the program. The lifeguard is responsible for communicating pool issues to the Director of Aquatics. Must represent Commonpoint in a positive light at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Know and enforce the pool rules for guards and patrons.
• Check the supply cabinet to make sure there are appropriate first aid and pool maintenance supplies.
• Change lane lines according to the pool schedule.
• Keep pool deck free of any debris or equipment.
• Dispose of garbage on the pool deck.
• Test the chlorine and PH levels hourly.
• Read flyers and be aware of any new programs.
• Perform appropriate CPR or lifesaving techniques in case of an emergency.
• Lock pool and locker room doors at the end of the night.

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How to Apply :

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Darline Vargas-Adames at dvargasadames@commonpoint.org.

Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employer.