Lifeguard
Hamilton, NY 
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Job Description
Posting Details
Position Information

Job Category Casual Wage
Position Title Lifeguard
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Division Athletics
Department Recreation Sports
Hiring Wage/Salary Range $17.00 / hour
Department Statement
Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.

Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.

This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Accountabilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • supervise the activities of swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations
  • warn swimmers of improper activities or hazards
  • rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide rescue breathing, CPR and First Aid
  • notify the NYS DOH of any accidents, rescues, or problems that have arisen
  • check all safety equipment is working properly on a daily basis, and report to the Aquatic Manager any equipment that is in need of repair
  • successfully and positively perform within work team dynamics
  • be on time and capable of performing tasks within team dynamics
  • supervise all patrons in and around the pool area

AUXILIARY DUTIES:
  • answer inquiries pertaining to the use of the pool
  • move lane lines as directed
  • direct all helpful suggestions from participants and others to direct supervisor
  • attend scheduled in-service training
  • maintain attendance and activity record and complete required reports
  • provide periodic supervision and custodial needs of locker rooms
  • assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related areas and facilities
Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications
  • Requires knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid, recognize hazardous situations, and adopt effective courses of action
  • Requires effective communication skills and the ability to engage positively with the public
  • Requires attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors
  • Requires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques
  • Requires current CPR/AED, First Aid & Lifeguard certifications
  • Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for professional rescuers and First Aid certification and/or beachfront certification
  • Must be capable of working collegially with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students within a university context
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Physical Requirements
  • Requires ability to frequently sit, kneel, stand, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects.
Other Information
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2024CW013Posting
Temporary Yes
Work Schedule
Shifts vary. Special event and additional swim practice shifts will also be available.
Job Open Date 04/26/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement

It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at .
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you currently a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you a child of a Colgate employee?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Please let us know how you heard about this position.
    • Albany Times Union
    • Binghamton Press & Sun
    • BlackCoachesinSports
    • Careerbuilders.com
    • Cazenovia Republican
    • Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Chronicle of Philanthropy
    • Colgate Employee
    • Colgate Website
    • CoSIDA
    • Diverse Issues of Higher Education
    • HERC (Upstate New York HERC)
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Indeed.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • LinkedIn
    • Mid-York Weekly
    • NACWA
    • naviGATE
    • NCAA News
    • Norwich Evening Sun
    • Oneida Daily Dispatch
    • Sherburne News
    • Studentaffairs.com
    • Syracuse Post Standard
    • Utica Observer Dispatch
    • Waterville Times
    • WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com
    • Other
  7. If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position.

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Experience
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