Lifeguard - University Recreation - 500034 at University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

SUMMARY:



Responsible for the supervision and operations of the pool and pool area during operating hours. The lifeguard will ensure the safety of patrons in and around the pool area.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Opens facility and greets patrons upon their arrival, to include notifying the on-duty Facility Manager to unlock the pool.
• Enforces facility rules and regulations regarding the safe and proper use of the pool, deck and diving boards. Oversees activities in and around the pool at all times.
• Serves as a first responder in the event of an emergency.
• Completes facility participation reports.
• Secures the facility upon closing, to include notifying the on-duty Facility Manager to lock the pool.
• Administers facility evaluations.
• Attends and participates in departmental employee training programs.
• Advocates for awareness, understanding and the diversity and inclusion of all people in University Recreation facilities, programs and communications while providing a commitment to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Advocates for the educational and cultural benefits of providing diversity and inclusion in University Recreation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Lifeguard/First Aid certification
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at University of Richmond

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Some High School
• Previous experience lifeguarding is preferred

WORK HOURS:

• Part-time, temporary, non-exempt position
• Scheduled as needed for shifts Monday-Sunday 6:00 a.m. through Midnight, daytime, evening and weekends
• This position works less than 1,000 hours per year

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE Apply Now