"Lifeguard - Rock Eagle- Temporary"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R28610P

Working Title: Lifeguard - Rock Eagle- Temporary

Department: CAES-Rock Eagle 4-H Center

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Schedule will vary based on the needs of the center

Advertised Salary: 13.80

Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2025

Posting Date: 03/06/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applicants should be at least 16 years of age in order to be eligible

Location of Vacancy: Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Position Summary

This is an “as needed” position responsible for monitoring the safety and wellbeing of guests as they use the pools at Rock Eagle. Rock Eagle pools are open based on group reservations. The pools are open sporadically and you will not have the same schedule week to week. You will receive your schedule 3 weeks in advance and will have 1 week to contact me with any conflicts. Pools can be reserved any time from 8am-10pm. As a lifeguard your primary responsibility will be to supervise pool activity. In addition to lifeguarding, you will be responsible for obtaining the pool keys to open the pool and returning them at the end of your shift. You will be expected to keep the pool storage closets clean and organized. You may be asked to sweep off the pool deck or clean up trash around the pool before pool use.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Certified lifeguard and first aide training through American Red Cross- not required, will provide training.

Physical Demands

• Complete 350-yard continuous swim into 2 minutes of treading water using only legs, followed by a 200-yard continuous swim.
• Retrieve ten-pound life-guard brick from 7-foot depth and swim it back to pool’s edge
• Retrieve 3 rings from 4-7 foot depth in one breath

Duties/Responsibilities

• Observe the safety and wellbeing of swimmers (90% of time)
• Observe weather – as conditions may change rapidly (5% of time)
• Clear pool of guest/lost items/secure gate when closing (5% of time)

Classification Title: Temporary Hourly Professional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: .49