Lifeguard (Prospect FSS Swim Program)

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The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.  For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. 

We are searching for a Lifeguard, dates are 5/6/2026-6/10/2026 on Wednesday's from 4pm-6pm at the Queensbury School Pool.

Responsibilities:

• Visually surveying client/staff engaging in aquatic activities while standing/sitting on pool deck
• Assist client in and out of the pool
• Adhere to standard safety practices, as well as job, department and Center policies and procedures related to safety
• Assist clients in preparation for activities as needed, including transferring and putting on of floatation equipment
• Assists in the proper maintenance and sanitary up keep of the pool, pool area, and locker rooms
• Engage in pool set up and closing duties in accordance with Queensbury School pool policy (uncover/cover pool/equipment preparation)
• Attend meetings as scheduled by Department
• Notify supervisor of incident and complete Incident Reports when necessary
• Monitor all waterfront equipment and report any defects with recommendations for correction to supervisor

Requirements:

•    High School diploma or equivalent
•    Specialized training, license, certification, skills: American Red Cross life guarding; CPR for the Pro-Rescuer; Standard First Aid
•    At least 1 year of job related experience, specifically with people with developmental disabilities.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support.  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)