LaHaye Rec Lifeguard

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Rec Student Worker is responsible for performing operational tasks for Campus Recreation programs and facilities. They will provide excellent customer service, maintain facility and asset cleanliness, ensure that all policies are followed by guests and participants, and ensure all safety measures are being implemented. The LaHaye Rec Lifeguard is responsible for performing operational tasks and maintaining cleanliness at the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center. They will ensure that all policies are followed by guests and that all safety measures are being implemented at both facilities.

Requirements

• Current Liberty University student
• Current Lifeguard Certification
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Must attach semester class schedule and current Lifeguard (including Deep Water) certification upon applying
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week
• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Frequently required to sit or stand in one location for extended periods to perform tasks assigned to varying positions.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move around the facility
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
• Regularly swim at least 300 yards
• Regularly swim with at least 10lbs. of weight
• Regularly swim to bottom of pool
• Regularly tread water without use of hands and arms for at least 5 minutes
• Ability to jump from an elevated position on land into pool

Nice To Haves

• Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
• One year of lifeguarding experience
• Experience in a customer service position
• Desire to pursue recreation management as a career field

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring customer safety, facility cleanliness, effective operations, and a high level of customer service, at the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center, during operational hours.
• Assist in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies at the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center, ensuring compliance with University policies.
• Responsible for conducting chemical checks and maintaining physical fitness standards.
• Responsible for remaining up-to-date with American Red Cross lifeguard rescue techniques and perform as necessary.
• Effectively communicate any issues or customer complaints to the Aquatics Manager on shift.
• Responsible to ensure clean and organized indoor facilities through stocking supplies and maintaining locker rooms and public spaces.
• Responsible to assist with maintenance of equipment and the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center, including regular cleaning.
• Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
• Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Benefits

• The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour.
• Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

What This Job Offers

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