Aquatics Programs Intern - Lifeguard Training & Staff Lead

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Program Assistant – Campus Recreation Aquatics Intern to support planning and delivery of aquatics programs. You will hire, supervise, schedule, and evaluate lifeguards, provide on-going training, and manage certifications and essential procedures.

Responsibilities include developing programs, coordinating staffing, assisting with risk management, and supporting budget and new programming efforts with the Campus Recreation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aquatics or related field and work experience in aquatics environments.
• Experience supervising lifeguards, training lifeguards, or related area of recreation is preferred.
• Current Lifeguarding/FA/CPR/AED certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, implement, and maintain current aquatic programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Assist with risk management initiatives and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Facilitate certification courses for Campus Recreation employees and partners.
• Assess programs and adjust as needed for success of aquatic programs.
• Conduct in-service training for student employees (4 hours per month).
• Aid in administration of a comprehensive swim lesson program.
• Assist in managing the aquatics budget with the Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety.
• Assist in creating, promoting, and managing new aquatics/safety-based programming.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Staff training

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aquatics

Lifeguarding/FA/CPR/AED certifications

Job description

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Program Assistant – Campus Recreation Aquatics Intern to support planning and delivery of aquatics programs. You will hire, supervise, schedule, and evaluate lifeguards, provide on-going training, and manage certifications and essential procedures.

Responsibilities include developing programs, coordinating staffing, assisting with risk management, and supporting budget and new programming efforts with the Campus Recreation team.