Park Director 1 (Water Safety)

Park Director 1 (Water Safety)

The Park Director 1 (Water Safety), M-1, is located out of the Regional Office of the NYC Region. The incumbent of this position reports to the Deputy Regional Director and the Regional Administration team. The Park Director 1 (Water Safety) will oversee and coordinate all lifeguard certifications, evaluations, and recruitment at the various parks within the NYC region year-round. The incumbent will perform rotation and floor checks onsite, conduct water and spray pad tests. The incumbent will review all lifeguard employment applications for approval through the hiring process and verify all documents as designated by agency requirements. The incumbent will also serve as the Health Director for Denny Farrell Riverbank State Parks Summer Camp during the designated timeframe. The incumbent may be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational needs of a park as assigned as operational support, including oversight of personnel, maintenance, events & permit coordination, training, budgets, spending plans and managing the security needs of the assigned location.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Serve as the Summer Camp Health Director : develop & implementation of the camp's Medical Plan which includes the following elements :
• Review the medical histories of each camper. This information includes records of immunization history, recent or current illnesses, and existing medical conditions, restrictions or limitations, special needs or diets, medication / treatments, allergies, and any other health-related concerns.
• Identify and maintain a list of all trained first-aid staff serving the summer camp; review with the first aid staff, Camp Director, Program Supervisor, and Head Counselor, the camp's operational and safety plan, information on responses to common first-aid emergencies, location, and contents of first aid kits, protection against blood borne pathogens, and the protocol for campers required to take medicines while at camp.
• Provide for routine health care surveillance by meeting with the Camp Director and counselor staff to alert them to signs of serious illness, injury, and abuse and the procedures to be used in responding to them.
• Maintain and operate the camps first aid station and ensure it is staffed at all times as directed by Park Admin.
• Maintains custody of medications and log each injury or instance where medication / treatment is made to a camper.
• Submits final report of all camper incidents for review to Park Administration and DOH as required.
• The Heath Director will be required to develop or review the existing Safety Plan to submit to Park Admin and the Health & Safety Director of the NYC region before camp starts for final approval.
• Review the trip and activity schedule with the Camp Director to ensure all safety protocols are followed and thought-out regarding- emergency responses and communication, protocol for injury reports and lost child notification protocols.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive budget for the assigned work unit.
• Conduct CPR courses and maintain all valid certifications with the American Red Cross Association during employment.
• Develop plans for improvement, expansion, and development of park programs and operations.
• Maintain a positive relationship with partner organizations, governmental agencies, service providers, and other interested groups to maximize recreational and environmental education services.
• Actively participate in region-wide operations and special projects & foster a culture of collaboration and oversee all lifeguard recruitments. Attend Job and career fair events to represent the agency.
• Other duties as assigned

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