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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleWater Safety Coordinator - Taconic Region

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $28.76 to $28.76 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation April-September; 5 days per week – 8-hour days; Includes weekends and holidays - Variable Hours

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address Taconic Regional Office

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

StateNY

Zip Code12580

Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Safety Manager, the Water Safety Coordinator is responsible for the region’s water safety program and oversees the conduct of regional water safety activities on a seasonal basis. The incumbent will communicate on a regularly with the Regional Management Team, Regional Safety Manager and Facility Managers in addition to the Director of Water Safety as needed or requested. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting in recruiting, testing, hiring and training of water safety personnel;
• Reviewing lifeguard certifications for acceptability;
• Assuring lifeguard Letters of Agreement are signed;
• Working with park managers on scheduling personnel as well as administering the region’s Learn to Swim program;
• Performing regular inspections of all regional aquatic facilities;
• Filing written reports with the Regional Office and the Agency Water Safety Unit;
• Recommending necessary action to achieve the safest and most efficient operation of the regional bathing facilities;
• Training supervisory lifeguards and assures that an effective In-Service training program is maintained;
• May conduct training of non-supervisory lifeguards;
• Assisting police and the State Director of Water Safety with investigations of serious accidents, submersions or drowning;
• Coordinating lifeguard equipment and uniform inventories and advises water safety equipment purchase requests for the region;
• Performing other water safety duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications The Regional Water Safety Coordinator should be currently certified as a “waterfront lifeguarding instructor” and have at least three seasons (six months) experience as a supervising lifeguard. The required practical leadership may have been with NYS Parks or an equivalent capacity in another organization.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be willing to report to other facilities if operationally necessary.

BENEFITS:

There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their time worked with the agency:
• New York State Retirement Plan Membership Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Vacation/Sick/Personal Time Off eligibility after a period of service.
• Tuition Assistance Programs

Learn more about our benefits for seasonal state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Rob Snyder

Telephone (845) 889-4100

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website below.

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf

If there are any questions with regards to this position, please reach out to Rob Snyder at (845) 889-4100. Application packages (application, resume and cover letter) can also be submitted by email to the regional employment mailbox at taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Water Safety Coordinator” in the subject line of your e-mail for consideration.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.