TITLE:	Student Production Assistant
REPORTS TO:	Technical Theatre Instructor, Facilities and Operations Specialist for the Performing Arts (PAC Coordinator)
LENGTH OF YEAR:	Seasonal

Purpose: The Student Production Assistant will demonstrate their abilities for success during their instruction in Technical Theatre Design as well as volunteering for internal PAC events with the PAC Coordinator. In addition, the Student Production Assistant will play a major role in the technical and managerial operations of the Performing Arts Center during the event.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:
1. Positive relationships with peers will be created and maintained by:

• Demonstrating clear standards of conduct for professional behavior.
• Interacting with peers in a respectful and caring manner.
• Responding to other’s needs in a manner sensitive to the others’ needs.

2. Positive and collaborative relationships with peers will be created and maintained by:

• Sharing successful ideas with peers as appropriate.
• Actively participating in a collaborative team.

Expected Results: Performing Arts Center

3. The Student Production Assistant will ensure the Performing Arts Center is ready for all performances by:

• Being responsible for the technical operations of the Performing Arts Center, including lighting, sound, (any requested) set design and construction, and coordinating necessary maintenance with the PAC Coordinator.
• Operating, maintaining, and safeguarding the technical aspects of the theatre (PAC), including supervising the use of the lights, sound, communications equipment (headsets) and use and maintenance of stage facilities (wings, arbor/rigging system).
• Determining and obtaining the necessary technical aspects needed for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates.
• Designing (if required), setting up, maintaining and operating the lighting and sound systems for the event, based on the facility request.
• Attending Technical Rehearsals in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the event or production as outlined in the event request form.
• Coordinating the PAC procedures, any chaperone and ushers for the event, and ensuring that the protocols and procedures are executed properly. PAC protocols for the Performing Arts Center include, but are not limited to:
• PAC opening message
• Safety alerts backstage with the arbor/rigging system
• Lighting for dress rehearsals
• Coordination with event leaders for times to load-in and load-out

4. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

5. The PAC Coordinator will ensure the Performing Arts Center is properly maintained and cared for by:

• Working collaboratively with your peers for individual events.
• Orienting facility renters and visiting productions to the safety, technical characteristics and other areas of facility operations.
• Facilitating the use of technical equipment by the resident company and acting as a steward of the facility and equipment for the duration of use.
• Monitoring the condition of the equipment, including the lighting, sound and rigging equipment.
• Advising PAC Coordinator of any maintenance needed on equipment or any broken or damaged equipment.

Evaluation:
The SPA will be evaluated by the PAC Coordinator using the district-approved form.

 

Part-Time

You may apply to one or more of the following seasons:

Fall:	August 17, 2026 to November 16, 2026
Winter:	November 17, 2026 to March 7, 2026
Spring:	March 8, 2026 to June 13, 2026
Summer:	June 14, 2026 to August 16, 2026

 

TITLE:	Strength and Conditioning Coach
REPORTS TO:	Director of Athletics

Purpose: The Strength and Conditioning Coach will have the primary responsibility of providing the students of the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute.  The Strength and Conditioning Coach will guide students in attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for success during their athletic career at Pal-Mac.  

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

Expected Results:

1. The Strength and Conditioning coach will provide onsite and off-site fitness training for students by:

• Developing and providing the School District with a comprehensive fitness program focusing on fitness room safety, strength conditioning, flexibility, endurance, and overall well-being.
• Providing the School District with a qualified strength & conditioning staff to offer comprehensive training instruction to athletes and students.
• Providing an onsite training service for the times outlined in the independent employment agreement with the District.
• Working directly with the School District’s interscholastic athletic coaches to schedule sport-specific training sessions within the onsite training periods described above.

2. All parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

3. The Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning will perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or designee.  

 

Anticipated Vacancy

POSITION:	Lifeguard
LOCATION:	High School
REPORTS TO:	Director of Swimming Pools

Purpose: The lifeguard will have the primary responsibility of ensuring a safe environment for all participants in and around the school district pool.

Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Lifeguard

• Focus on safety first.
• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
• Value collective capacity through job-embedded learning.
• Focus on results and not activities.
• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

Expected Results:
1. The Lifeguard will create an environment where students, faculty and staff, administration, and community members are safe by ensuring continuous pool and pool area supervision by:

•  Actively avoid and prohibit possible distractions.
•  Maintaining adequate visual surveillance in positions that provide a clear view of the pool bottom and avoiding glare or blind spots.
•  Knowing and enforcing all pool area rules.

2. The Lifeguard will create an environment where students, faculty and staff, administration, and community members are safe, focusing on injury prevention by:

•  Actively participating in training and drills as required by the District.
•  Reading all training manuals, materials, and safety plans provided.
•  Wearing attire appropriate to safely meet all lifeguard duties.
•  Maintaining constant surveillance of the area of responsibility and avoiding distractions during chair rotation.
•  Refraining from personal cell phone use.
•  Avoiding lengthy conversations with patrons or others.
•  Discouraging extended breath holding and voluntary hyperventilating amongst bathers.
•  Identifying and reporting potentially hazardous areas in and around the pool to the supervisor.
•  Regulating the use of the starting blocks.
•  Enforce diving rules and regulate the use of diving boards.
• Taking breaks to avoid fatigue when properly relieved by another lifeguard.

3. The Lifeguard will create an environment where students, faculty and staff, administration, and community members are safe when reacting to emergencies, injuries, and other incidents by:

• Intervening in any situation that could jeopardize the health and safety of a person or divert the lifeguard’s attention from general supervision of bathers.
•  Following the Safety Plan when responding to potential incidents or emergency situations.
•  Using whistle and hand signals for communication as established.
•  Maintaining crowd control in the event of an emergency.
•  Providing basic first aid and/or CPR until medical assistance arrives.
•  Reporting fecal, vomit and blood instances to the supervisor immediately and implement directed next steps.
•  Updating and maintaining daily records, injury logs, illness logs, and other information as requested by any supervisor.

4. The Lifeguard will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
•  Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through electronic communication.
•  Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
•  Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
•  Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

5. The Lifeguard will perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Service or his/her designee.

Lifeguards will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

•  Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.
•  Current valid CPR training certification.
•  Current valid Lifeguard certification.
•  Current standard first aid training.
•  Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
•  Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
•  Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The lifeguard will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
•  Capable of enforcing regulations firmly and impartially.
•  Willing to become an active, engaged and visible member of the learning community.
•  A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
•  Works collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
•  Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
•  Listens first.

Evaluation:
At a minimum, the lifeguard will be evaluated annually by the Director of Swimming Pools.

Hours: 9:00am-1:00

TITLE:	Food Service Helper
REPORTS TO:	Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

Purpose: The Food Service Helper will have the primary responsibility of performing under the immediate supervision of a Cook, Dietetic Technician, or Food Service Supervisor in connection with the preparation of food, service of food, and cleaning of kitchen equipment.  The Food Service Helper will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting.  This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff member, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

 Expected Results:

1.      The Food Service Helper will ensure the day-to-day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by: 

• Maintaining working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food.
• Maintaining working knowledge of the care of kitchen appliances.
• Filling condiments, utensils, napkins, straws and necessary supplies for food service and consumption.
• Cleaning, washing and otherwise preparing vegetables and fruit for cooking.
• Assisting in the preparation of salads and desserts.
• Assisting cooks in any phase of their duties.
• Washing dishes, pots, and pans by hand or machine.
• Acting as cashier when directed.
• Following all requirements, regulations, and policies outlined in the Food Service Handbook.

 2.      The Food Service Helper will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

3.   The Food Service Helper will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.