UU Student - Admin/Clerical
About The Position
Responsible for ensuring the safety of members by preventing and responding to emergencies throughout all areas of the facility. Lifeguards are responsible for the supervision of the ESLC pool area during recreational swimming hours and all other scheduled events in the pool. Lifeguards are responsible for opening and securing the pool facilities along with ensuring that a safe and enjoyable environment is maintained. Campus Recreation Services is located at the George S. Eccles Student Life Center, which connects student Life with academic life to create an engaged campus community. Amenities include a 50-meter pool, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, large indoor hot tub/spa, 320-yard indoor running track, bouldering and 4-story climbing wall, 5 sport courts, racquetball courts, 4 group fitness studios, and a combative room. Additional amenities include a branch of the U First Credit Union, Shake Smart, four sand volleyball courts and an outdoor basketball court. This position is work study eligible, but work study is not required.
Requirements
- Current University of Utah student.
- Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR / AED For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid OR be able to obtain via in house program within 1 month of hire (swim test required if lifeguard certification is needed)
- Must pass youth protection background check
Responsibilities
- Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
- Leadership and public relations skills
- Decision making skills
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
- Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
- Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions and equipment to the supervisor
- Complete records and reports
- Complete and maintain required pool chemical testing
- Participate in regular in-service training sessions
- Maintain current certifications and physical fitness in order to perform rescue skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
