Job Information
University of Utah Lifeguard in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 12/05/2024
Requisition Number PRN15456N
Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical
Working Title Lifeguard
Job Grade SJ
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week 4
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts available
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area President
Department 00310 - AQUATIC
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $12.30
Close Date 01/13/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Responsible for ensuring the safety of members by preventing and responding to emergencies throughout all areas of the facility.
Lifeguards are responsible for the supervision of the ESLC pool area during recreational swimming hours and all other scheduled events in the pool. Lifeguards are responsible for opening and securing the pool facilities along with ensuring that a safe and enjoyable environment is maintained.
Campus Recreation Services is located at the George S. Eccles Student Life Center, which connects student Life with academic life to create an engaged campus community. Amenities include a 50-meter pool, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, large indoor hot tub/spa, 320-yard indoor running track, bouldering and 4-story climbing wall, 5 sport courts, racquetball courts, 4 group fitness studios, and a combative room. Additional amenities include a branch of the U First Credit Union, Shake Smart, four sand volleyball courts and an outdoor basketball court.
This position is work study eligible, but work study is not required.
Responsibilities
Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
Leadership and public relations skills
Decision making skills
Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies
Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations
Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions and equipment to the supervisor
Complete records and reports
Complete and maintain required pool chemical testing
Participate in regular in-service training sessions
Maintain current certifications and physical fitness in order to perform rescue skills
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a current University of Utah student.
Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR / AED For the Professional Rescuer and First Aid OR be able to obtain via in house program within 1 month of hire (swim test required if lifeguard certification is needed)
Must pass youth protection background check
Preferences
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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