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Tanenbaum Family Pool (TFP) Head Lifeguard

Summer 2025

Agency Overview:
Commonpoint is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout New York City, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 100,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and over 80 sites in the five boroughs.

Overview:

Commonpoint Tanenbaum Family Pool is looking for a qualified candidate to help assist the management team in the Aquatic operations of the facility. The Head Lifeguard is responsible for promoting and assisting in the general operations of our aquatic programs. The individual(s) will work closely with the Managers and the Facility Director.

To apply for this position, candidates must

• Submit their resume and a cover letter explaining why they are interested in the position

• Participate in an interview process with the TFP leadership team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Pool maintenance, including monitoring chemical levels, chlorine inventory, backwashing, and general cleanliness

• Planning and facilitating in-service trainings for lifeguard staff

• Monitor the pool deck and ensure proper coverage of the pool according to local ordinances at all times

• Enforce all rules and regulations of TFP throughout the facility

• Scheduling the Lifeguard Staff and ensuring that the pool is fully staffed and covered at all times

• Be a part of the lifeguard rotation when necessary, including throughout the month of June

• Attend all Manager and Staff meetings

• Weekly check-in meetings with the Aquatics Manager

• Frequently engage with members and customers to create lasting relationships

Qualifications:

Candidates must:

• Have at least 3 years of Lifeguarding experience, preferably in an outdoor pool setting

• Have the ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

• Have the ability to follow routine via verbal and written instructions

• Be responsible, alert, reliable, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive attitude

• Have the ability to self-motivate while motivating others to stay focused and on task

• Hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR for the Professional Rescuers certifications

• Hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification, or be working toward obtaining this certification

Job Details

Schedule:

The Head Lifeguard is expected to be available on a full-time basis, defined as “5 days per week” for the entirety of the summer (May 24th through September 1st), including weekends and late nights. Head Lifeguards are also expected to be available for our additional weekends in September (9/6, 9/7, 9/13, & 9/14). Additional pool set-up opportunities are available in the months of April and May.

Salary Range:

This is an hourly position with an hourly rate of $25.00

Non-Union Position
Location/s: Tanenbaum Family Pool

Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed.

Commonpoint is an equal-opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Valentina Lorca at vlorca@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “Head Lifeguard” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.