Head LIfeguard

Penn State University • University Park, PA

105d • Hybrid

About The Position

Campus Recreation is currently looking for Head Lifeguards to help us get our facilities and programs up and running when we are able to return to campus. Head Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of all members and guests through patron surveillance and preventive lifeguarding while also acting as the shift supervisor and holding their self and the lifeguard team to the department's expectations. They must maintain knowledge of lifeguarding skills according to the American Red Cross and Penn State Campus Recreation policies and procedures and will help in leading these skills at in-services and trainings. Head Lifeguards assist in maintaining a clean and safe aquatics center by performing and assigning light cleaning duties and needed tasks based on the activities of the day with their team of lifeguards. They are expected to respectfully manage disagreements and model positive rapport with patrons, arrive on time for all assigned shifts or secure appropriate coverage, remain calm in stressful and/or emergency situations, maintain regular and frequent communication with the supervisory team, and interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations. Head Lifeguards must obtain and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, completion of Penn State University Bloodborne Pathogens training, and both criminal and FBI background checks (obtained prior to first shift). They can work a maximum of 24 hours (International Students 20 hours) per week during the academic year and 40 hours per week during breaks for Penn State University. Work will take place on the University Park Campus White Building or McCoy Natatorium (indoor or outdoor). Must be able to accommodate a variable work schedule that will include mornings, evenings, weekends; some holiday hours are required.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Complete Penn State University Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Pass criminal and FBI background checks prior to first shift.
• Ability to work a maximum of 24 hours per week (20 hours for International Students) during the academic year and 40 hours during breaks.
• Ability to accommodate a variable work schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a supervisory role within a recreational or aquatics setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all members and guests through patron surveillance and preventive lifeguarding.
• Act as the shift supervisor and hold self and the lifeguard team to department expectations.
• Maintain knowledge of lifeguarding skills according to the American Red Cross and Penn State policies.
• Lead lifeguarding skills at in-services and trainings.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe aquatics center by performing and assigning light cleaning duties.
• Manage disagreements respectfully and model positive rapport with patrons.
• Arrive on time for all assigned shifts or secure appropriate coverage.
• Remain calm in stressful and/or emergency situations.
• Maintain regular and frequent communication with the supervisory team.
• Interact with diverse groups through a variety of situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed