NASSAU COUNTY | Title | : | LIFEGUARD II, POOL, OR BAY, OR OCEAN |
TOWNS | Code | : | 470203 WKD |
CLASS SPECIFICATION | Page | : | 1 of 2 |
* | 1. | Patrols areas and observes activities; enforces safety rules and regulations to prevent accidents or injuries. |
* | 2. | Assists with 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. |
4. | May give swimming instructions; assists in the preparation of accident reports. | |
* | 5. | Supervises subordinate lifeguards. |
1. | Considerable knowledge of first aid, rescue, and resuscitation techniques and equipment. |
2. | Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations governing the use of water facilities. |
3. | Considerable swimming skill. |
4. | Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations. |
5. | Ability to prepare accurate reports. |
6. | Ability to establish effective relationships with associates and the public. |
1. | At least eighteen years of age prior to appointment. |
2. | Must be in satisfactory medical condition as attested to by a physician. |
3. | Must have at least 20/70 vision in one eye, corrected to 20/40. |
4. | One season of satisfactory experience as a lifeguard. |
1. | At least eighteen years of age prior to appointment. |
2. | Must be in satisfactory medical condition as attested to by a physician. |
3. | Must have at least 20/40 vision in one eye, without corrective lenses. |
4. | One season of satisfactory experience as a lifeguard. |
Title | : | LIFEGUARD II, POOL, OR BAY, OR OCEAN | |
Code | : | 470203 WKD | |
Page | : | 2 of 2 |
1. | At least eighteen years of age prior to appointment. |
2. | Must be in satisfactory medical condition as attested to by a physician. |
3. | Must have at least 20/40 vision in one eye, without corrective lenses. |
4. | One season of satisfactory experience as a lifeguard. |
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. |