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Summer Aquatic Positions

Salary

$15.88 - $22.90 Hourly

Location

Rochester, NY

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

SummerAqua2025

Department

Department of Recreation & Human Services

Bureau

Recreation & Youth Services

Opening Date

01/06/2025

Closing Date

7/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description

SUMMER AQUATICS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

LIFEGUARD/Seasonal: $20/Hour &

BEACH LIFEGUARD/Seasonal: $20.21/Hour

Responsibilities include: Stand watch or patrol beach or swimming pool; Keep bathers within bounds and go to their aid when they are in difficulty; Maintain order and compliance with beach or pool rules; Administer first aid and CPR as required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be 15 years of age at time of appointment for Lifeguard. Must be 16 years of age for Beach Lifeguard. Must possess current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications or equivalent certifications as recognized by the New York State Department of Health at time of appointment. (When assigned to a position at Durand Eastman Beach, the incumbent will be required to obtain an Open Water Module certification and complete a Department arranged kayak training course.)

LIFEGUARD LIEUTENANT/Seasonal: $20.26/Hour &

BEACH LIFEGUARD LIEUTENANT/Seasonal: $20.47-20.65/Hour

Responsibilities include: Supervising the work of at least one lifeguard and one or more additional summer staff members; Stand watch or patrol beach or swimming pool; Keep bathers within bounds and go to their aid when they are in difficulty; Report staff problems, accidents, and unsafe acts to supervisor for follow-up; Enforce city and Bureau safety policies through regular inspections of facilities and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) months full-time experience as lifeguard.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be 17 years of age at time of appointment. Must possess current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications or equivalent certifications as recognized by the New York State Department of Health at time of appointment. (When assigned to a position at Durand Eastman Beach, the incumbent will be required to obtain an Open Water Module certification and complete a Department arranged kayak training course.)

LIFEGUARD CAPTAIN/Seasonal: $21.10-$22.46/Hour &

BEACH LIFEGUARD CAPTAIN/Seasonal: $21.54 - $22.90/Hour

Responsibilities include: Supervising a group of lifeguards and summer staff members in the patrol of a swimming facility or beach; maintaining subordinates work and break schedules to ensure safe coverage of assigned swimming facility or beach; Enforce City and Bureau safety policies through regular inspections of facilities and equipment; Train and counsel subordinates in safety practices; Prepares simple reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two (2) months full-time paid experience as a lifeguard PLUS Two (2) months full-time paid experience supervising lifeguards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment. Must possess current Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguard certifications or equivalent certifications as recognized by the New York State Department of Health at time of appointment. (When assigned to a position at Durand Eastman Beach, the incumbent will be required to obtain an Open Water Module certification and complete a Department arranged kayak training course.)

PREFERENCE IN HIRING MAY BE GIVEN TO CITY OF ROCHESTER RESIDENTS

DEADLINE FOR SUMMER AQUATICS APPLICATIONS IS JULY 7, 2025.

Applications will be accepted through that date on the City's website www.cityofrochester.gov or in Room 103A, City Hall, 30 Church Street, Rochester, NY 14614. Please be certain that your application is complete and describes all relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed based upon the information supplied.

QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW BEGINNING MARCH 2025

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

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Which position are you applying for?

+ Lifeguard Seasonal

+ Beach Lifeguard Seasonal

+ Lifeguard Lieutenant Seasonal

+ Beach Lifeguard Lieutenant Seasonal

+ Lifeguard Captain Seasonal

+ Beach Lifeguard Captain Seasonal

+ Locker Room Attendant Seasonal

+ Pool Attendant Seasonal

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Do you have a lifeguard certification?

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Employer

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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