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Lifeguard - PT (Seasonal) (Seasonal)

Youth and Recreation

Applicants 16 years of age and older are needed to work at the Clearfield and North Forest pools. Positions open all year long.


Description of Duties

  • Stands watch or patrols swimming pool keeping swimmers/bathers within bounds, and goes to their aid when it appears that they are having difficulties
  • Applies resuscitation techniques and otherwise renders first aid
  • May instruct beginners in swimming
  • Keeps pool free of debris and other material that may injure swimmers
  • Maintains order and enforces rules and regulations
  • May perform other duties related to cleaning and adjusting equipment

Qualifications

Completion of an approved American Red Cross Lifeguard training program or other approved lifeguard training program as stipulated by the New York State Sanitary Code.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  All lifeguards are required to possess American Red Cross (ARC) Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer cardiopolmonary resuscitation (CPR) or a CPR equivalent. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificates must be renewed annually. 

NOTE:  Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements. 

Rate of Pay

Pay based on experience.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Naomi Sosnowski 716-631-7132 x7511 or nsosnowski@amherst.ny.us


How to Apply

Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible.

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Forms should be mailed or delivered to:

Human Resources
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-7025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

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The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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