Student Assistant - Lifeguard (Cochran Campus)

About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position ensures the safety of patrons of the Middle Georgia State University aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies, during the months of pool operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility, acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by head lifeguard or Director.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current enrolled Middle Georgia State University Student
• Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester
• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater
• This position requires certification as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross within 30 days of hire
• Must have American Red Cross CPR and AED certification within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• This position requires certification as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of university rules and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department
• Ability to competently complete related logs and paperwork
• High quality customer service skill