Overview

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, widely recognized as one of New York's premier human services providers, is a settlement house founded in 1894 that provides an extensive array of effective and integrated services-social, educational, health, housing, mental health, nutritional and fitness-which significantly improve the lives of 16,000 people in need each year, ages 3 to 103, on the East Side of Manhattan. Our clients include older adults, unhoused and formerly unhoused adults, children and families, disabled persons, adult learners and more. For more information on Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, please visit lenoxhill.org and check us out on Facebook or Instagram .The Fitness and Aquatics department is responsible for providing high-quality fitness and aquatics programming for clients across our settlement house programs in our state-of-the-art facilities in our historic headquarters located at 331 East 70th Street which includes our swimming pool, gymnasium and fitness center. Reporting directly to the Fitness and Aquatics Manager, the Lifeguard will be an integral member of the Fitness and Aquatics team and will have responsibility for ensuring the safety of our clients from both an operational as well as a programmatic perspective. We provide high-quality swim instruction, open swim hours and myriad other water aerobics and fitness related classes for clients ages 3 to 103. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Ensure the safety of all pool patrons, wearing appropriate attire and constantly scanning the pool area for signs of distress Lead aquatic skill development, recreational activities, in-water swim instruction as assigned to our various client populations Including group Plan and deliver Early Childhood Center (ECC) swim lessons, teaching water safety and foundational swimming skills to young children in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment While on duty, obey and enforce all the rules and regulations of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York State laws and policies of Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Provide any care or assistance required by pool patrons in distress (not to exceed the scope of the Lifeguard's training) in keeping with the standards and guidelines of the certifying agencies (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, YMCA, etc.), and the NYC Department of Health Monitor first aid supplies, rescue equipment, communications systems and pool chemistry, in compliance with DOH regulations Display a courteous and professional demeanor when interacting with members, guests and staff while maintaining focus on pool surveillance Report all incidents, accidents and complaints-as well as any unsafe or unsanitary conditions-to the Aquatics Coordinator or Director immediately, both verbally and in writing Conduct general maintenance and cleaning of fitness and aquatics areas as needed, including, but not limited to, hosing the deck, sweeping the pool, removing any objects, keeping the deck clear and vacuuming Inspect all pool safety equipment and first aid supplies at the start of each shift to ensure that everything is correctly located and maintained Prepare the pool for programming as necessary-including assisting instructors with class equipment, record keeping and sign-in sheets Participate in all Fitness & Aquatics Staff In-Service training, including rescue drills, emergency rehearsals, and general staff meetings Complete all other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Fitness & Aquatics Manager Qualifications:The ideal candidate for the Temporary Full-time Lifeguard thrives in a highly social and busy community setting and is committed to working with the community and supporting the health and safety of our clients. American Red Cross certificates (or equivalent certifications) in Lifeguarding (deep water), Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Responding to Emergencies and First Aid, as well as at least