LaHaye Rec Lifeguard

The LaHaye Rec Lifeguard is responsible for performing operational tasks and maintaining cleanliness at the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center. They will ensure that all policies are followed by guests and that all safety measures are being implemented at both facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring customer safety, facility cleanliness, effective operations, and a high level of customer service, at the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center, during operational hours.
• Assist in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies at the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center, ensuring compliance with University policies.
• Responsible for conducting chemical checks and maintaining physical fitness standards.
• Responsible for remaining up-to-date with American Red Cross lifeguard rescue techniques and perform as necessary.
• Effectively communicate any issues or customer complaints to the Aquatics Manager on shift.
• Responsible to ensure clean and organized indoor facilities through stocking supplies and maintaining locker rooms and public spaces.
• Responsible to assist with maintenance of equipment and the LaHaye Rec and Fit Aquatic Center, including regular cleaning.
• Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
• Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student
• Current Lifeguard Certification
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Must attach semester class schedule and current Lifeguard (including Deep Water) certification upon applying
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week
• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
• One year of lifeguarding experience
• Experience in a customer service position
• Desire to pursue recreation management as a career field

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to sit or stand in one location for extended periods to perform tasks assigned to varying positions.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move around the facility
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
• Regularly swim at least 300 yards
• Regularly swim with at least 10lbs. of weight
• Regularly swim to bottom of pool
• Regularly tread water without use of hands and arms for at least 5 minutes
• Ability to jump from an elevated position on land into pool

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position will vary depending on facility need. Employee can be assigned to an outside position that will deal with extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Employees may also be scheduled in a humid indoor aquatics facility during a shift.

Driving Requirements

Driving is not an essential function for this position. If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type
Part time

Location
Onsite

Pay Rate
Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.