Student: Head Lifeguards (Fall 2024)

About SUNY Delhi:

SUNY Delhi, founded in 1913, is a student-centered college that offers specialized certificates, nationally-recognized associate degree programs, unique baccalaureate degrees and a master's degree in Nursing Education. A targeted expansion of baccalaureate programs through satellite campuses and on-line has led to a record enrollment of more than 3,400 students. A charter member of the State University of New York system, the college is also recognized for forming innovative partnerships that enhance regional economic growth, and for the college's commitment to civic engagement, applied learning, and service-learning. Located in the beautiful foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Delhi and the surrounding area offer outstanding recreational opportunities and small-town charm. Binghamton, the Capitol District and Metropolitan New York are easily accessible. SUNY Delhi was recognized in 2009, 2010 and 2015 as a "Great College to Work for" by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Job Description:

The SUNY Delhi Aquatic Center is seeking lifeguards for the Kunsela Hall Pool. The Kunsela Hall Pool is open to the college and surrounding community. We provide a welcoming, fun, and safe multipurpose space that services individuals from infancy through adulthood, in water safety and recreation to contribute to the quality of their lives.

General Lifeguard Duties:

• Patron surveillance and preventing the injuries before they occur.

• Supervising swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensure that all policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.

• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.

• Responsible for opening and closing the aquatics facility.

• Inspect pool facilities, equipment and water to ensure that they are safe and usable, to include monitoring pool chemistry and charting.

• Provides general upkeep and maintenance of the pool, locker rooms and First Aid room via specific cleaning schedules.

• Basic bookkeeping and tracking of attendance and payments which includes checking patron IDs.

• Setting up for events: moving lanelines, tables, chairs, pool equipment, etc.

Head Lifeguard Duties:

• Supervise lifeguards.

• Assist with making the lifeguard schedule.

• Act as a liaison between the Aquatics Coordinator and Lifeguard staff.

• Accurately collect, record and secure payments received during each shift.

• Any other duties assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

• In good judicial standing with the college.

• Possess a current Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificiate, or equivalent.

• Possess a current American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer or BLS Certification, or equivalent.

• Possess a current American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• Willing to work nights and weekends.

• No more than 20 hours a week while enrolled in college classes.

• You must attend all lifeguard service trainings and meetings.

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