"Lifeguard"

Position Title: Lifeguard

School/Division: Swim Center-Operational (division)

Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time

Hofstra University is looking to recruit Lifeguards to ensure the safety of visitors to our aquatic facility. The Lifeguard will explain safety rules to patrons and enforce the policies and procedures of the Hofstra Swim Center. To ensure success you need to assess situations swiftly and make judicious decisions regarding the safety of swimmers. Top candidates are excellent communicators, swift, and safety minded. This is a part time hourly paid position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the safety of visitors to our aquatic facility; communicate and enforce safety regulations with guests, including COVID-19 protocols.
• Enforce the policies and procedures of the Hofstra Swim Center.
• Inspect swimming pool areas, locker rooms, and restrooms.
• Maintain pool equipment and monitor and record pool temperatures.
• Respond to and take appropriate action to resolve concerns and complaints from guests.
• Enforce no water play equipment.
• Keep supervisor/manager informed of situations related to pool operation.
• Must attend and satisfactorily complete all necessary training programs.

Qualifications:

• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
• Nassau County Department of Health Lifeguard Card.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience.