LIFEGUARD
(STILLWATER) 4040
Under
direct supervision, an employee in this class performs skilled public safety
work, in a County facility, monitoring the activities of swimmers in still
water areas. The Lifeguard (Stillwater)
is responsible for safeguarding patrons at still water municipal swimming areas
such as pools, lakes, bays and the Long Island Sound to prevent injury or loss
of life; and for administering first aid or artificial resuscitation when
necessary. Work is performed in
accordance with the rules and regulations in effect at the facility and in
accordance with state and/or local codes; and supervision is received from a
superior who assigns duties and reviews work by observation. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Observes
swimmers for signs of fatigue or distress;
Maintains order and
enforces regulations at assigned swimming area;
Rescues bathers in distress;
administers resuscitation and first aid when necessary;
May operate a boat at
still water facility to patrol swimming area to enforce regulations and to
expedite rescue efforts;
Shares in maintaining
cleanliness and upkeep of swimming area.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Good
knowledge of approved water rescue methods and first aid techniques; good
knowledge of rules and regulations relating to facility activities; skill in
still water swimming, lifesaving techniques, first aid and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation; ability to exercise tact, firmness and good judgment in
enforcing rules and regulations; ability to prevent dangerous situations from
arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
There
are no minimum education or experience requirements for this position.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1) At the time of appointment, candidates must
possess a current certificate as a Lifeguard for still water issued by a New
York State Department of Health
approved testing agency; or a certificate as a Lifeguard for ocean water
issued by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services, and maintain said
certificate throughout employment in this position.
2) At the time of appointment, candidates must
possess a certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, issued by the American
Red Cross or Heart
Association within the last year.
3) Candidates must be at least sixteen (16)
years of age.
R03/18/02
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive