NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | LIFEGUARD I (INSTRUCTOR), (PART-TIME) |
Code | : | 230277 NDR |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
* | 1. | Patrols areas and observes activities, enforces safety rules, regulations, and crowd control functions to prevent accidents or injuries. |
* | 2. | Assists and/or carries out rescue of helpless swimmers; administers first aid, and applies resuscitation measures, when necessary. |
3. | Keeps first aid supplies and resuscitation equipment ready for immediate use; maintains guard quarters and guarding areas. | |
4. | May give swimming instructions, if qualified. | |
5. | Participates in training and conditioning drills in swimming and administering first aid. | |
6. | Prepares accident reports. |
1. | Knowledge of first aid rescue and resuscitation techniques and equipment. |
2. | Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the use of water facilities. |
3. | Considerable swimming skill. |
4. | Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations. |
1. | At least fifteen years of age prior to appointment. |
2. | Satisfactory medical condition attested to by a physician. |
3. | At least 20/70 vision in one eye, corrected to 20/40. |
1. | At least fifteen years of age prior to appointment. |
2. | Satisfactory medical condition attested to by a physician. |
3. | At least 20/40 vision in one eye without corrective lenses. |
NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | LIFEGUARD I (INSTRUCTOR), (PART-TIME) |
Code | : | 230277 NDR | |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 2 of 2 |
1. | At least fifteen years of age prior to appointment. |
2. | Satisfactory medical condition attested to by a physician. |
3. | At least 20/40 vision in one eye without corrective lenses. |
1. | At least fifteen years of age prior to appointment. |
2. | Possession of a valid Water Safety Instructor Certificate issued by the American Red Cross. |
1. | Continuing possession of the appropriate grade, current, valid lifeguard certificate issued by the Nassau County Department of Health or the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums. |
2. | Continuing possession of a current, valid CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or a New York State Department of Health accepted equivalent certificate. |