Aquatics Lifeguards

About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan. SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

The SUNY Maritime College is looking for outgoing, responsible individuals to lifeguard both at the pool for rentals, camps, swim lessons, and lap swims.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Help ensure a safe and fun learning environment
• Respond to emergencies in accordance with certification and training
• Perform duties as a lifeguard as needed
• Prepare, maintain, and properly clean and stow all equipment
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain before camp
• Fun-loving, team player, positive, can-do attitude
• Passion for and experience with working with children in a marine environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Water Safety Instructor Certification

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: The hourly rate for the position is $17.00-$25.00 per hour commensurate with experience and certifications. Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when positions are filled.

• Special Notes: FLSA non-exempt position, that is, eligible for overtime monies.
• Budget Title: Technical Specialist
• Local Title: Lifeguard

For those desiring additional information, please contact jfimmano@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:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance Maritime's commitment to inclusive excellence
• 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.