RECREATION AIDE

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking staff to provide recreational assistance to the Duke University community, guarding the swimming area, and instructing members in swimming and tennis. You will help maintain safe, welcoming facilities and support visitors in daily activities.

Responsibilities include guarding swimmers, performing rescues and first aid when needed, inspecting facilities for hazards, and keeping equipment in good condition while delivering friendly, professional service.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.
• None required; equivalent education/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and guard activities of swimmers to prevent accidents.
• Rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid as required.
• Instruct members in swimming and tennis; maintain recreational equipment.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Swimming instruction

First aid

Equipment maintenance

Education

Partial high school education

Job description

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Occupational Summary

Provide recreational assistance to members of the Duke University community to include safeguarding swimming area to prevent accidents, instructing members in various recreational activities such as swimming and tennis, and maintaining proper condition of recreational equipment.

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Work Performed

Maintain order and guard activities of swimmers to prevent accidents; rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid as required. Inspect facilities for unsafe areas and cleanliness, notify maintenance department for necessary repairs. Provide instruction to members in various recreational activities including swimming and tennis. Maintain recreational equipment in usable condition. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

N/A

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires the ability to provide recreational assistance generally equivalent to a partial high school education.

Experience

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $24.10. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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