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Salary Range: $21.86

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Is this a temporary position?

Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date: 08/18/2025

Position Summary

SLC Lifeguards are responsible for the safe and effective day-to-day operation of the Student Life Center pool, locker rooms, and deck area. Guards are required to to enforce facility policy, rules and regulations to prevent accidents and implement emergency action plans as needed.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

* Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
* Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
* SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
* Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
* Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of patrons using the Student Life Center pool, locker rooms, and pool deck.
• Complete and submit safety reports as necessary.
• Enforce policies in the Student Life Center

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to Director of Campus Recreation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Lifeguard with CPR/AED/First Aid completed within the last year
• Must hold certification in Cortland County Approved Lifeguard certification from one of the following agencies: American Red Cross, American Lifeguard Association, Boy Scouts of America, Breezy Point Cooperative, Inc., Cattaraugus County EMS, Hamptons Consortium, Ellis and Associates Inc International Lifeguard Training Program, Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, New York City Department of Parks, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Royal Life Saving Society Canada, Starfish Aquatics Institute, Inc., Suffolk County Department of Parks, Town of Babylon, Town of Brookhaven, Town of East Hampton, Town of Islip, Town of Southampton, Village of Ocean Beach, or the YMCA

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Posting Number: S23339

Special Instructions to Applicant

To be eligible for this position, you must hold certification approved by Cortland County Lifeguard Certification from one of the following agencies: American Red Cross, American Lifeguard Association, Boy Scouts of America, Breezy Point Cooperative, Inc., Cattaraugus County EMS, Hamptons Consortium, Ellis and Associates Inc International Lifeguard Training Program, Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, New York City Department of Parks, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Royal Life Saving Society Canada, Starfish Aquatics Institute, Inc., Suffolk County Department of Parks, Town of Babylon, Town of Brookhaven, Town of East Hampton, Town of Islip, Town of Southampton, Village of Ocean Beach, or the YMCA.

Please upload your current certification that meets this requirement when applying.

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