Lifeguard PTS

Associated Students • Pomona, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) employs student-focused professionals with equity-mindsets. Established in 1963, ASI is a non-profit corporation guided by a student board and managed by full-time professional staff. ASI serves the entire campus population by providing opportunities for student engagement, student employment, and a multitude of programs and services. The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) Aquatics team plays a huge role in the operations of the BRIC Pool and lounge area. The team consists of staff who assist with the day-to-day operations by providing aquatic safety during all operating hours of the pool. Aquatics offers instructional activity programs and certification courses for students to partake. The team also focuses on creating a fun, safe, and exciting programs and special events for campus community members to enjoy. Aquatics provides an opportunity to develop strong leadership skills, professional development, work in a team environment, and be part of a great organization. Under minimal supervision from the Aquatics Manager, the Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety of participants using the aquatic facilities, as well as enforcing rules and regulations regarding pool use. The Lifeguard performs skilled tasks requiring advanced certification, specialized knowledge, prior relevant experience, and considerable independent judgment and decision-making.

Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid for lifeguards, Emergency Oxygen, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications or equivalent
• If Lifeguard certification is through another agency, then employment offer will be contingent on obtaining an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification within 30 days of hire.
• Administering Emergency Oxygen (employment offer contingent on obtaining certification within 30 days of hire, training provided by ASI)
• Candidate(s) selected for the position may be required to pass fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and complete a Child Abuse Index Form. This qualification is only required when monitoring programs serving children under the age of 18 years of age
• Good health and physical/mental ability to perform the job requirements.
• Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously using both front crawl and breaststroke
• Must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object and remove it from the pool within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to maintain professional work conduct
• Ability to make independent decisions and make recommendations
• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community
• Ability to operate a computer workstation using word processing, spreadsheet and other computer applications
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a background check (including a criminal records check)
• Employment with ASI is open to any Cal Poly Pomona student who is eligible to work and has the legal right to work in the United States.
• Student employees must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 units (undergraduate) and 4.0 units (graduate), international student employees must be enrolled in a minimum of 12.0 units (undergraduate) and 6.0 units (graduate) at the end of the add-drop period.
• Student employees are required to have a minimum overall and Cal Poly Pomona GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing with the University.
• Individuals enrolled only in Extended University are not eligible for hire.
• Exceptions to the unit load requirement are allowed during the summer term and for students who have applied for graduation for the current term.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of participants in the facility, act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
• Enforce rules and regulations regarding pool use
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Perform basic pool and deck maintenance including but not limited to pool covers
• Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports
• Perform other recreation and related duties as assigned
• Attend all mandatory orientations and trainings

What This Job Offers

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