Lifeguard NBOE

Newark Board Of Education

Posted on : 11-04-2025

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Posted on : 11-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Non Instructional All Titles/Lifeguard

Date Posted:
4/1/2025

Location:
Central High 028

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEN SUPERINTENDENT

LIFEGUARD
Central High School

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Lifeguard at Central High School.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire the employee will be required to complete a 90Day Working test period during which the employees performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under the direction of a Supervising Lifeguard or other supervisory official protects life and provides for the safety and welfare of persons in swimming/bathing areas; does other related duties.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
2. Appointees for public recreational bathing areas classified as swimming pools or lakes must possess current and valid lifeguard certification issued by the American Red Cross Boy Scouts of America National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training the YMCA or other recognized organizations.
3. Appointees for public recreational bathing areas classified as ocean tidal or open water must possess current and valid lifeguard certification issued by the United States Lifesaving Association (U.S.L.A) South Jersey Chiefs Association (S.J.C.A) or other recognized organizations.
4. Applicants must possess current and valid standard first aid certification issued by the American Red Cross the National Safety Council or other recognized organizations. For appointees to ocean and tidal water areas certification must include a minimum of 21 hours of first aid training not including CPR training.
5. Applicants must possess current and valid CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification including adult child and infant CPR as well as obstructed airway training issued by the American Heart Association the American Red Cross the National Safety Council or other recognized organizations.
6. Appointees may also be required to possess current and valid AED (automatic external defibrillator) certification.
7. Appointees may be required to have training in supplemental oxygen support for adults children and infants.
8. Appointees to ocean and tidal water areas may be required to possess basic or higherlevel scuba diver certification.
9. Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Observes bathers on assigned sections of swimming/bathing areas.
2. Patrols or monitors swimming areas on foot in vehicles or from towers to ensure safety and enforce rules and regulations.
3. Rescues distressed bathers using buoys boats lines floats and other rescue equipment.
4. Administers artificial respiration resuscitation and firstaid treatment prior to the arrival of emergency medical staff.
5. Cooperates with medical and law enforcement personnel at the scene of an emergency.
6. Assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.
7. Monitors weather and water conditions; warns swimmers/bathers of hazardous situations.
8. Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces regulations and water safety policies.
9. Informs bathers of restrictions in bathing area.
10. Maintains rescue equipment in preparation for immediate response.
11. Notifies proper authorities of public disturbances.
12. Maintains essential records and files.
13. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency office or related unit.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of water rescue methods and techniques.
2. Knowledge of first aid and life resuscitation (C.P.R. techniques.
3. Knowledge of the surveillance methods used to recognize and prevent injuries in bathing areas.
4. Knowledge of water rescue equipment.
5. Ability to administer first aid.
6. Ability to maintain rescue equipment.
7. Ability to enforce swimming regulations.
8. Ability to swim in accordance with certification standards.
9. Ability to remain calm during waterrescue operations.
10. Ability to observe and report hazardous swimming conditions.
11. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording information systems used by the agency office or related units.
12. Ability to read write speak understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
13. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary: $34926 $36212
2. Employment Period: Ten 10 Months
3. Union Affiliation: Local 617

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: April 1 2025
Closing Date: April 14 2025 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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