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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/12/19

Applications Due06/30/19

Vacancy ID65084

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleLifeguard / Lifeguard 2

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPSNU - Professional Services Negotiating Unit (UUP)

Salary RangeFrom $13.27 to $14.31 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 11 AM

To 7 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address See Job Specifics

City See Job Specifics

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Minimum Qualifications 1.Minimum Age: 16 (preference is given to individuals 18 years of age and older)
2.Prior to employment, you must have acceptable and current certifications in the following American Red Cross courses (or equivalent):
•Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED with Waterfront Skills Module - for all regions except NYC and Long Island.
•Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED - in the New York City Region
•CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Providers
•First aid if not included in Lifeguard Training course material - in all regions except Long Island
•Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED with Waterpark Skills Module certification for any lifeguard working at a park with water slides
•All Lifeguard candidates are subject to a criminal background check as a condition of employment

Consult with the Agency Water Safety Office for equivalent courses.
•American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are valid for 2 years. A separate CPR certificate is not required in the first year of certification.
•CPR certificates must be dated within the last year;
•A lifeguard will be terminated from lifeguard employment if any required certificate lapses during the operating season (recertification is acceptable);
3.Candidates must successfully complete the qualifying procedure and any other training programs sanctioned by the Agency. Please Note: Candidates may participate in the qualifying process without possessing certification; however, candidates that do possess current certifications will likely have an advantage in the process over those who do not due to familiarity with the subject matter.

All candidates will be required to present valid identification to participate in the qualifying exam. Please check with your regional representative regarding acceptable identification.
4.New candidates must undergo an interview by regional staff; the purpose of which is to evaluate an individual's maturity and ability to communicate.
5.After receiving a "conditional" offer of employment, each NEW candidate will be required to submit a current "NYS Parks Medical Standards and Examination Findings" form, containing a Physician's certification concerning the candidate.
•As per Agency standard lifeguard candidates must meet vision requirements
•Candidates must be able to hear normal sounds in each ear.
•Returning lifeguards who qualify will be required to submit a notarized form stating they are physically capable of performing lifeguard duties, with no medical changes. A returning lifeguard may be required to secure a standard medical examination if there is any question concerning their physical status.
•All medical records will be held in confidence.

For more information on qualifying/certification course:
Red Cross: www.redcross.org
YMCA: www.ymca.net
Courses may also be offered by local schools, colleges and/or swim organizations.

Duties Description The 10-county Central Region of New York State Parks has several dozen openings for Lifeguards for the 2019 season. Full and part-time positions are available 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, particularly at Green Lakes (Onondaga County), Verona Beach (Oneida County), Bowman Lake (Chenango County), Gilbert Lake and Glimmerglass (Otsego County) and Oquaga Creek (Broome County).

Essential duties include but are not limited to: 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 and provide rescue breathing, CPR and first aid.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Bonnie Ward

Telephone 315-492-1756

Fax

Email Address bonnie.ward@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 6105 East Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

State NY

Zip Code 13078

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send appropriate information to Bonnie Ward at the web address given above.

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