Lifeguard

Campus Recreation includes three fitness spaces: Campus Recreation Center, the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley, and the Siddall Fitness Center. Our three facilities offer many ways for members to get active – from cardio and weight equipment, to group fitness, swimming pools, a climbing wall and more. We look for teammates who uphold the same values as we do: teamwork, educating, problem-solving, curiosity, and fun. 

Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining the safety of patrons and staff in the Aquatic Center by practicing active, preventative lifeguarding skills and providing emergency care in an emergency. An active American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required to be considered for this position.

• Respond to all aquatic emergencies in pool area and provide appropriate care 
• Recognize and report pool related hazards to the Aquatic Supervisor 
• Follow the assigned lifeguard rotation and understand your specific areas of zone coverage
• Enforce pool rules consistently 
• Forward patrons with specific questions or concerns to the Aquatic Supervisor 
• Assist in maintaining a clean pool environment through assigned duties • Complete all accident, incident, and rescue reports 
• Work all scheduled shifts, or find a substitute
• Attend and participate in all scheduled aquatic staff meetings and trainings 
• Present a professional image 
• Maintain current certifications 
• Other duties as assigned 

• At least 16 years of age 
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school at least part-time (one (1) or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term. 

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inner-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL). 
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays
• Hour requirement: one class a week 
• Skills acquired include:
  • Risk Management 
  • Critical Thinking 
  • Communication 
  • Time Management 
  • Problem Solving 
  • Conflict Resolution

• Standing – often 
• Talking – often 
• Walking – often 
• Bending – often 
• Pulling, pushing – often
• Position specific: 
  • Must be able to meet guidelines of American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification
  • Works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations and substances
  • Physical effort requires proficient swimming ability and the ability to properly extract victims from the pool to the deck 
  • Reaching, pulling, and carrying, manual dexterity, and audiovisual and linguistic acuity required

• Academic year pay rate- $12.40/hour 
• Summer semester pay rate- $13.40/hour
• 20% discount of programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)