Lifeguard

Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. Riverdale seeks to reflect the diversity of the New York metropolitan area in its students, faculty, and staff. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is the foundational core of community-building that supports the school’s mission and empowers all community members to be their whole selves and thrive
- especially those who historically have been and continue to be marginalized because of their cultural, ethnic, racial, linguistic, national, gender, sexual, spiritual, or socioeconomic identities and their physical, mental, or emotional well-being. Riverdale enrolls about 1,200 students who collectively reside in 117 different zip codes. Approximately 44% of our student body identify as students of color.

Riverdale Athletics’ mission is to provide a meaningful athletic experience for each student-athlete, while maximizing student participation, promoting sportsmanship, representing the school with integrity, and understanding the importance of balancing the commitments of being a student-athlete. We aim to hire coaches who emulate the values of both Riverdale Athletics and Riverdale Country School.

Our group of coaches are dedicated to their given sport, student-athletes, and team. Coaches are public-facing representatives of the school and interscholastic athletic activities. Coaches should be viewed first as teachers who utilize effective teaching strategies, striving towards having expert knowledge in their discipline. Effective planning, instructional skills, and the ability to set expectations, motivate, and discipline student-athletes are essential components of being a successful coach.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required
- Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required
- Must be available to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week
- Previous lifeguarding experience

**Physical Demands**:

- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
- Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time

**Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
- Actively guards and scans the pool area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding
- Communicate and enforce all pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.
- Dress and appearance are consistent with Riverdale standards including wearing your swimsuit, lifeguard shirt, whistle, and rescue tube while on duty
- Attend and participate in regular in-service training
- Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.
- Document any incidents and injuries.
- Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Staff Development**:

- Must act and represent Riverdale in a positive and professional manner
- Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks
- Maintain communication with other Aquatics Team members and your supervisors
- Communicate clear and concise information to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel, and police services
- Adhere to all Riverdale guidelines and non negotiable items

**Criteria for Success**:

- Ability to enforce pool policies while providing a high level of customer service to students, faculty/staff, and community members
- Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and Riverdale staff
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage their time, and balance professional and personal commitments
- Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence
- Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently
- Ability to work as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and administrators
- Positively promotes Riverdale to peers and patrons and takes the initiative to be involved throughout campus as needed
- Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory reviews

Hours: 10-15 hours per week

Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School

Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:
Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.

Professional Development: