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Information on West Seneca Youth & Recreation Positions

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Part-Time Job Positions
West Seneca Youth & Recreation is continuously collecting applications for the following part-time positions: 
 
Recreation Attendant PT ($15.50 -17.00/hour) 
Recreation Attendants help support our many amazing youth programs in the Community Center Gym. These programs can include basketball clinics, art programs, open gym, summer fun (half-day camp), and more!  This is a part-time entry-level position with shifts that range between 4-6 hours long. Applicants can be as young as 16 years old. 
Preference given to those with a valid First Aid & CPR (must contain First Aid & CPR).
 
Recreation Leader PT ($20.50-$22.50/hour) 
Work in this position involves acting as a program leader for an assigned program, including but not limited to, developing, planning, organizing, and implementing seasonal or year-round recreation programs. Recreation Leaders ensure safety at the program, ensure all department procedures and policies are followed at the program, and oversee the program, employees, etc. This position is in a highly active indoor or outdoor role. This position allows you to build different skills, have an impact on our community, assist others and provide positive youth development opportunities. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and have experience in conducting recreational activities and have a valid First Aid & CPR (must contain First Aid & CPR).

Lifeguard PT ($16.50 - $17.00/hour) 
Lifeguards actively monitor pool patrons for safety and enforce rules, respond to emergencies as needed, maintain a clean and inviting pool environment, provide excellent customer service to all guests and additional duties as assigned. 

Required: 15 years of age or older, valid Lifeguard Certification for a Level 11a pool, valid CPR certification. Information regarding accepted certifications can be found on the NYSDOH factsheets listed by certification type, see section below regarding Factsheets.  

Lifeguard Swim Instructor PT ($17.50 - $18.00/hour) 
Plan & instruct swim lessons. Lifeguards actively monitor pool patrons for safety and enforce rules, respond to emergencies as needed, maintain a clean and inviting pool environment, provide excellent customer service to all guests and additional duties as assigned. 

Required: 16 years of age or older, valid Lifeguard Certification for a Level 11a pool, valid CPR certification, valid Progressive Swimming Instructor. Information regarding accepted certifications can be found on the NYSDOH factsheets listed by certification type, see section below regarding Factsheets. 

Supervising Lifeguards PT 
Pool Supervisor FILLED ($27.00/hour), Assistant Pool Supervisor FILLED ($22.00-$22.50), Head Lifeguards ($20.50-$21.00/hour) 

Supervising Lifeguards ensure the safety and wellbeing of pool patrons, maintain an orderly pool environment, provide excellent customer service, oversee pool operations as needed, oversee aquatics staff, ensure NYSDOH Pool Safety plan is followed, fulfill the duties of a Supervising Guard as outlined in the NYSDOH pool safety plan and additional duties as assigned. 

Required: 18 years of age or older, Minimum of 2 seasons lifeguard experience, valid Lifeguard Certification for a Level 11b pool, valid CPR Certification. Information regarding accepted certifications can be found on the NYSDOH factsheets listed by certification type, see section below regarding Factsheets. 

Preferred: Valid Progressive Swimming Instructor certification. 
 
Clerk Typist PT ($15.50/hour) - Click for more information. 

Certification Fact Sheets 
Do you need to know which certifications are accepted? Check out the links to the NYSDOH Fact Sheets below. 
Lifeguarding Fact Sheet 
CPR Fact Sheet 
First Aid Fact Sheet
Progressive Swimming Instructor Fact Sheet 

Other Job Information: 

All positions 
The information for the job requirements was accurate at the date/time the postings were posted. However, requirements are subject to change at any time with no notice or warning.  

• The physical activities of the job may include, but are not limited to: Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, sitting for prolonged periods of time, being very active with participants, lifting, running, jumping, etc. communicating with others to exchange information, assess risk and detect risk factors for site safety purposes through being aware of surrounding environment, individuals, noises, observations, etc.
• The environmental conditions of the job may include, but are not limited to: High temperatures, exposure to outdoor elements such as wind, sun and/or rain.
• The Town of West Seneca is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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