Lifeguard (USU)

California State University, Northridge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,706 - 27,428; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Northridge is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to ensure the safety of pool patrons. The role requires constant surveillance and the ability to react effectively in emergencies, providing care until qualified services arrive. A high school diploma and lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross are required. This flexible position offers a competitive pay rate of $18.66 per hour, which increases to $21.66 during the summer.

The role involves various responsibilities including enforcing pool rules, maintaining the facility, and completing activity reports. Working conditions may vary, and candidates should be prepared for shifts on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and/or a technical/vocational program.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and enforce pool rules.
• Provide emergency care until medical services arrive.
• Conduct maintenance of the facility.

Skills

Emergency response skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Swimming ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety of patrons using the aquatic facilities, as well as enforcing rules and regulations regarding pool use. Position completes routine and complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge and/or be responsible for assisting in the oversight of a critical operation, project or service.

Essential Duties

• Maintain constant surveillance of members in the facility; act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Enforce rules and regulations regarding pool use
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Prepare and maintain appropriate activity reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and/or a technical/vocational program.

Experience and Certifications (Current And Valid):

• American Red Cross Lifeguard/Lifeguading

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously using both front crawl and breast stroke
• Must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object and remove it from the pool within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Must attend required Student Recreation Center and USU employee orientation and trainings as well as department specific trainings and meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced First Aid (Title 22, EMR, EMT)
• Incumbents must obtain Title 22 Instructor certifications within one year of hire

Knowledge, Abilities, and/Or Skills

• React calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance
• Make independent decisions and make recommendations
• Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively, and work productively without close supervision
• Must possess an ability and willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays, finals weeks, and during academic interim and break periods as needed
• Must arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions. Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment. Position requires daily public contact. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility; talk and hear. The employee must frequently move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Supervision

Supervision is provided by the Aquatics Supervisor.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

This position is employed through University Student Union (USU).

Anticipated hiring rate: $18.66 per hour; summer rate: $21.66 per hour. The salary range is $18.66 - $19.91 per hour. Effective June 21, the anticipated hiring rate: $19.50 per hour, summer rate: $22.50 per hour. The summer rate is in effect June through August. Effective June 21, the salary range is $19.50 - 20.75 per hour.

HOURS: Part-time, up to 28 hours per week. Temporary: Temporary 6 month appointment; may be renewed. Schedule varies based on department need. Work schedule to be determined by supervisor.

Application Period

Applications are currently being accepted for the Lifeguard position on a continuing basis.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply by completing the on-line application. For more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit www.csun.edu/careers.

Background Check

This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU. Following an offer of employment, the appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including a Live Scan and criminals record check) and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. No applicant will be denied employment solely on the grounds of a criminal offense. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances and the relevance of the offense to the position(s) applied for will be considered. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the status of the contingent offer of employment.

CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.