Lifeguard (Temporary; Summer)

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami is hiring a part-time Lifeguard (LG) to supervise and ensure safety at the university natatorium. Shifts include Mon-Fri early to evening, weekend hours available, with a minimum hourly rate of $17.

You must hold Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications and provide excellent customer service while enforcing pool policies. Responsibilities include risk management, communicating with swimmers, training new staff, and supporting program activities.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Primarily unsupervised work, requires alertness, responsibility.
• Positive attitude with emphasis on customer service.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce natatorium regulations and pool policies.
• Knowledge of risk management and emergency procedures for lifeguarding.
• Communicate with swimmers.
• Knowledge of swim programs and pool activities.
• Train new employees as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Customer service

Alertness

Job description

Position title: Lifeguard (LG)

Hours for position: Mon - Fri: 6am - 7:30pm Sat: 8am - 5pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm

Different shifts available

Salary: Minimum salary hourly rate - $17.00

Job Requirements:

• Current Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid Certifications.
• Primarily unsupervised work, which requires alert, responsible, and mature lifeguards.
• Positive attitude, with an emphasis on customer service.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce natatorium regulations, as well as Whitten UC Pool policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of risk management and emergency procedures for lifesaving.
• Communicate with swimmers.
• Knowledge of swim programs and pool activities.
• Train new employees as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Training And Skills Required:

• Attend semester inservice training.
• Thorough knowledge of natatorium operations and proper enforcement of policies and procedures.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary

Pay Grade: 52

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