Summer (Camp) Lifeguard(S) - Suny Maritime College

Job Description:

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for outgoing, responsible individuals to lifeguard both in the pool and at the Waterfront, with an emphasis on leading kayaking and swimming-centered Waterfront activities including water toys and swimming during boat excursions.

Responsibilities:

• Help ensure a safe and fun learning environment

• Respond to emergencies in accordance with certification and training

• Perform duties as a lifeguard and water safety instructor, as needed

• Lead Waterfront kayaking, water toy, and boat trip swimming activities

• Prepare, maintain, and properly clean and stow all equipment

• Assist with other summer programs at the Waterfront, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Waterfront Staff

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to achieve before camp

• Fun-loving, team player, positive, can-do attitude

• Passion for and experience with working with children

Preferred Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with Waterfront Skills

• Water Safety Instructor Certification

• Experience in a camp setting

Additional Information:

Compensation:

• $16.00 - $25.00 hourly; lunch included

• Possible dorm room housing available

Anticipated Schedule

• June 17 - June 21: on-site camp training & orientation

• June 24 - August 2: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday

• Friday)

• August 5 & 6: post-camp debrief & pack-up

• Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)

Local Title: Summer (Camp) Lifeguard(s)

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should apply online. Please submit:

• Resume/CV

• If you are 14-17, you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers in order to hold a job in New York State

• Cover Letter

• Names and contact information of three professional references

Returning Applicants

• Login to your SUNY Maritime Careers Account to check your completed application, check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.