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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleWater Safety Coordinator

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $24.30 to $24.30 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 5 days per week – 8 hour days, including weekends and holidays<br />Variable Hours<br />

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Niagara

Street Address 1 Prospect Street

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14303

Minimum Qualifications Regional Water Safety Coordinator should be certified (or obtain by an agreed upon date) as a “waterfront lifeguarding instructor” and have at least three seasons (six months) experience as a supervising lifeguard. The required practical leadership may have been with NYS Parks or an equivalent capacity in another organization.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Safety Manager, the Water Safety Coordinator oversees regional water safety activities on a seasonal basis. Tasks include:
Assist in recruiting, testing, hiring and training of water safety personnel.
Review lifeguard certifications for acceptability.
Ensure lifeguard Letters of Agreement are signed.
Work with park managers on scheduling personnel.
Perform regular inspections of all regional aquatic facilities; and filing written reports with the Regional Office and the Agency Water Safety Unit.
Recommend necessary action to achieve the safest and most efficient operation of the regional bathing facilities, assures that an effective in- service training program is maintained and, if necessary, conducts the training.
May also assist police and the State Director of Water Safety with investigations of serious accidents, submersions or drowning.
Assists and advises regional/park representatives regarding purchases of water safety equipment and reviews facility equipment needs requests for the region.
Communicate on a regular basis with Facility Managers and Regional Safety Manager, in addition to, the Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director and the Director of Water Safety as needed or requested.
Performs other water safety duties as assigned.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
Knowledge of current water safety equipment is necessary.
Candidate must be available to work weekends and hours as needed.

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

Name Andrew Chouinard

Telephone 607-333-4266

Fax

Email Address Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street PO Box 1132

PO

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment Please forward your application and resume to Andrew Chouinard, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 or by email to Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov. Include in the subject line “Water Safety Coordinator.” If you have any questions concerning this position, please contact Andrew Chouinard at 607-333-4266. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.