Lifeguard / Water Safety Instructor

Lamar University; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lamar University is hiring Lifeguards for pool safety and Swim Instructors for quality swimming lessons. Candidates need to exhibit strong swimming skills and be responsible for maintaining safety protocols in the aquatic environment. Instructors will promote positive relations with students and parents while providing effective swim lessons.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim with face in the water.
• Must pass lifeguard pre-test involving swimming and treading water.
• Lifeguard or WSI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify hazards and maintain safety in and around the pool.
• Enforce pool rules and handle discipline fairly.
• Administer first aid and CPR as required.

Skills

Life Saving Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Job description

Job Descriptions: Lifeguard
Primary Responsibilities:
● Identify potential accident hazards.
● Maintain the safety of the patrons in and around the pool
● Enforce all pool rules in a consistent manner.
● Handle discipline situations with courtesy and fairness.
● Respond quickly, intelligently, decisively and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures.
● Administer first aid and CPR as required.

Secondary Responsibilities:
● Communicate with other lifeguards and supervisors.
● Facilitate public relations with a positive and professional attitude, courtesy and tact.
● Be available to substitute for other staff members.
● Follow established substitution procedures.
● Fill out appropriate reports.
● Monitor chemical levels.
● Carry out additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
● Attend all in-service trainings.

Job Descriptions: Swim Instructor
Primary Responsibilities:
● Provide competent, safe instruction using recognized lead-up skills as established by our profession and national aquatic agencies.
● Plan and effectively organize the class time for maximum practice. This is accomplished through weekly lesson plans.
● Teach with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
● Provide consistent instruction by working the full amount of time for each assigned period.

Secondary Responsibilities:
● Facilitate the certification process with the swim lesson supervisors.
● Promote good public relations by talking with parents before and after class, not during.
● Dress appropriately for all classes.
● Turn in the required paperwork.

Minimum Qualifications

You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. You must be able to swim with your face in the water.

Physical Requirements

You must be able to pass the lifeguard pre-test.

-Swimming 300 yards
A non-timed event where you can swim the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of the two.

-Two-minute tread
Students must use legs only and keep their head above the water.

-Brick test
The brick test must be completed within 1 minute and 40 seconds. You start in the water, swim 20 yards, dive head first or feet first to bottom of the pool, grab the brick with two hands, swim back to starting point, climb out of the water and stand up to have the time stopped.

Certifications Required

Lifeguard or WSI certification is preferred but not required.

Work Hours

Work Hours Max 19.5

Job Conditions

Additional Instructions for Applicants

Once the application is processed, you will be requested to complete the swimming interview. If you have certifications, please include in application.

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Can you swim a minimum of 300 yards with your face in the water?
  • No
  • Yes
• When do you think you will Graduate?Month and year

  (Open Ended Question)

• What is your Major?

  (Open Ended Question)

• What is your current cumulative GPA?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Do you qualify for Work Study ? If yesyou will need to attach Financial Aid Award Letter. The Letter must included your Name, the Lamar " L Number " and Campus Work Study funding dollars.All can be found in your Banner Account.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Are you a current employee of Lamar University?
  • Yes
  • No
• In which department are you currently employed?

  (Open Ended Question)

• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• This position requires the ability to work nights and/or weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • No
  • Yes
• Which semesters are you available to work?
  • Fall Semester
  • Spring Semester
  • Winter Break
  • Summer Semester
• What is your personal swimming background?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Describe your most recent lifeguarding experience.

  (Open Ended Question)

• What do you consider to be your strengths as a lifeguard?

  (Open Ended Question)

• What is your swim instructor background? Please be specific with respect to ages and abilities taught.

  (Open Ended Question)

• List current certifications, including lifeguarding, first aid, CPR/AED, and any instructor certifications; a copy of each certification must be turned in.

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please put in your general times available for an interview.

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Certificate(s)

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