Lifeguard

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

NC State University Wellness and Recreation seeks a Lifeguard to ensure safety in aquatic environments. This part-time role requires vigilance, routine water testing, and enforcing guidelines during open recreation.

You will perform facility inspections, assist with events, maintain a clean, safe environment, and hold or obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Flexibility for varied shifts is needed.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safety and lifesaving procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants and staff.
• Strong customer service mindset and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Surveillance: Ensure the safety of users through continuous surveillance.
• Facility Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect the facility, perform preventative maintenance and report any unsafe conditions or equipment failures.
• Chemical Testing: Perform regular water chemistry tests and log readings to maintain water quality.
• Event Operations: Assist with setup/teardown for aquatic programs and events.
• Certification and Fitness: Maintain ARC Lifeguard Certification and required fitness.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and inviting aquatic environment.
• Attend: non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Values Reasoning

Professionalism

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload your class schedule as Other Document (1). If you have certifications, please upload them to Optional Documents Other Document (2). Thank you.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG196030TM

Position Number

Position Number 24LIF27

Position Type

Position Type Temporary

A Lifeguard is a trained and certified safety professional responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of people in and around an aquatic environment. In this role, you will ensure the safety of all users through continuous surveillance of the aquatic area. You will enforce aquatic guidelines to maintain a safe environment and be prepared to implement the Emergency Action Plan when necessary. Join our pack!

Contribute

• Safety and Surveillance: Ensure the safety of users through continuous surveillance.
• Facility Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect the facility, perform preventative maintenance and report any unsafe conditions or equipment failures.
• Chemical Testing: Perform regular water chemistry tests and accurately log the readings to maintain water quality and compliance.
• Event Operations: Assist with the setup and teardown of equipment for various aquatic programs, special events and open recreation activities.
• Certification and Fitness: Maintain an up-to-date American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and preserve the required fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance) necessary to effectively respond to all aquatic emergencies.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and inviting aquatic environment.
• Attend: non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

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Department Information

Job City & State

Department

Department Wellness and Recreation

System Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Lifeguard

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Guideline Enforcement: Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific guidelines.
• Risk Management: Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan.
• Training and Meetings: Attend required training and monthly staff meetings.
• Community: Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests.
• Support: Perform other related duties to support the overall functioning of the department.
• Certification: Must possess and maintain a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Indoors in a non-air-conditioned space.
• Physical: Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting weight up to 40 lbs regularly. During an emergency a lifeguard must possess the physical ability to perform immediate, strenuous and sustained effort for the rescue or extraction of a victim of unknown weight.
• Sensory: Potentially loud and busy work environment that requires strong communication and observation skills.
• Schedule: Flexibility in availability is needed to potentially work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and breaks.
• Safety: Exposure to potential safety hazards and adherence to the emergency action plan to mitigate risk.

Department Required Skills

• Initiative: Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department.
• Communication: Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers.
• Customer Service: Prioritize our users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants.
• Critical Thinking: Actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team.
• Values Reasoning: Using our four values of care, positivity, flexibility and support when making decisions.
• Professionalism: Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

• Eligibility: Current full-time NC State student, demonstrated by enrollment in at least 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours.
• Certifications: Current or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification before position commencement.
• American Red Cross In Water Testing:
  • Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
    • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
    • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
    • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.) Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 – 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

• * Please enter your student ID number. (Open Ended Question)
• * Please enter your NC State email address. (Open Ended Question)
• * What is your expected graduation date? (e. g. May 2020) (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you currently enrolled as a degree‑seeking student at NC State in at least 9 credit hours as an undergraduate or at least 4.5 credit hours as a graduate student?
  • Yes
  • No
    *Warning: Choosing this answer will automatically disqualify your application
• * How many hours per week are you interested in working? (Cannot exceed 20 hours for all NCSU campus jobs.) (Open Ended Question)
• * Are you a current Wellness and Recreation student employee?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not currently, but was in the past
• * Why are you interested and what attributes qualify you for this position? (Open Ended Question)
• * Have you ever been found responsible for a code of violation by the Office of Student Conduct?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification?
  • Yes
  • No, I am willing to obtain
  • No, I do not have an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and I am unwilling to obtain
    *Warning: Choosing this answer will automatically disqualify your application
• * As part of this application process, you are required to upload your resume and a copy of your class schedule in the Application Documents section. Your class schedule should be uploaded under Other Documents (1). If you have any certifications, you should upload them under Other Documents (2). By typing your initials below, you have read and will comply with this requirement: (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Other Document (1)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document (2)

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RALEIGH, NC 27695
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