Lifeguard (Wage)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports at the University of Virginia seeks qualified applicants for the part-time role of Lifeguard. Your responsibilities will include supervising swimmers, enforcing safety rules, and providing emergency care when needed. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and is limited to 1500 hours of work annually, with varying shifts based on schedule.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard/First Aid certification must be obtained prior to the first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations.
• Perform rescues of persons in distress or in danger of drowning.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related areas.

Skills

Supervision

Emergency Care

Team Dynamics

Job description

The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports, a division of Athletics at the University of Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lifeguard (a part-time, wage position). Lifeguards work at both the Aquatic & Fitness and North Grounds Recreation Center aquatics facilities.

Lifeguards will:

• Supervise the activities of swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings and in-services
• Must be willing and able to work scheduled university breaks including Fall Break, November, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer
• Must be willing to work some opening and closing shifts when available
• Work a minimum of 2-3 shifts per month
• Maintain scheduled shifts and provide periodic supervision of entire pool area, including locker rooms
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related areas and facilities
• Warn swimmers of improper activities or hazards, answer any questions pertaining to pool. Be able to refer to Aquatic manager any outstanding concerns from patrons
• Perform rescues of persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide emergency care as needed
• Notify the Aquatic Manager of any accidents, rescues, or problems that have arisen within or relating to the pool area, including any equipment that is in need of repair
• Successfully and positively perform within work team dynamics
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Aquatic Manager or of equal supervision
• Serve University of Virginia and the Intramural-Recreational Sports Department in a respectful, professional, and positive manner

Position Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

To apply, please submit an application online through Workday at https://jobs.virginia.edu . Search on requisition number: R0046233 .

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Lifeguard/First Aid certification must be obtained prior to the first day of work.

Licensure:

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.