Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/05/23
Applications Due: 06/30/23
Vacancy ID: 130316
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleLifeguard
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)
Salary RangeFrom $20 to $20 Hourly
Employment Type Per Diem
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 50%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Schenectady
Street Address 500 Balltown Road
City Schenectady
StateNY
Zip Code12304
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age and possess current certificates in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Waterfront Module (exception for NYC) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent certifications from an agency approved by the Commissioner of NYS Parks.
All current American Red Cross Lifeguard training certifications should include first aid. If not, a standard first aid certificate is required. A current separate CPR certificate is required. A Water Park Module is also required for any lifeguard working at a park having water slides. First Aid and Lifeguard certificates must be dated within the last three years; CPR certificates must be dated within the last year (recertification acceptable). NYS Parks Lifeguards must maintain current certification in all required training programs during the term of their employment. A minimum of 20/40 uncorrected vision is required in each eye.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Duties Description The lifeguard will work at pool locations Monday through Friday on a rotational basis. Lifeguard will work with individuals that reside in the IRA where the pool is located and individuals from IRAs in close proximity who will also be utilizing the pool. The lifeguard will monitor the individuals in the pool, provide recreational swimming activities and write curriculums for water safety. Lifeguard and IRA staff will work on swimming and socialization skills that can be added to individuals life plan.
Additional Comments • In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Capital District DDSO
Telephone 518-388-0838
Fax 518-370-7536
Email Address CapitalDistrict.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
Street 500 Balltown Road
City Schenectady
State NY
Zip Code 12304
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter and resume to:
Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone: 518-388-0838
Fax: 518-370-7536
Email: CapitalDistrict.Careeers@opwdd.ny.gov
*Please reference EOA #23-575 in all correspondence.
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