RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Recreational Sports is seeking energetic Waterfront Lifeguards to join their team and promote lifelong wellbeing. Lifeguards will be responsible for overseeing all water-based activities and ensuring the safety of members and guests at Lake Wauburg. Duties include monitoring boaters, operating a motorized rescue boat, and managing equipment rental at the boathouse. This is a student employment position.

Requirements

• Interest in outdoor recreation, customer service, and campus involvement.
• Reliable transportation to get to Lake Wauburg North Shore.
• Successfully complete a Lifeguard Try-Out (pre-employment water test).
• Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification by start date.
• Availability to work two shifts per week during operating hours, including weekday, weekend, and over academic break.
• Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and in-services.
• Attend mandatory trainings.
• Eligible to work on campus.
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
• Registered student employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Current Florida Boater License.
• Previous experience operating a motorized boat.
• Previous experience working at a waterfront facility.
• American Red Cross Waterfront Module.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
• Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
• Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
• Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
• Abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct.
• Perform all necessary lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR skills as certified by American Red Cross.
• Maintain a current Florida Boater License to operate the Rescue Boat for Lake Watch.
• Observe and enforce all facility rules and regulations.
• Monitor the safety of swimmers and boaters on the lake.
• Perform all appropriate saves/rescues as needed for swimmers or boaters.
• Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors.
• Provide customer service and safety briefings for patrons renting boats.
• Assist patrons with launching boats into lake.
• Obtain working knowledge of Hobie Cat Wave sail boats through internal training.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning, as needed.
• Attend mandatory departmental Fall training and all monthly meetings/in-services.
• Maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Lake Wauburg Administrative Team.
• Answer phone and inform the public of hours of operation, areas of interest, reservation policies and special events.
• Maintain restrooms, clean, empty trash and re-stock daily.

Benefits

• Paid training time for Fall Kick-Off.

What This Job Offers

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