What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Liberty University?
The Lifeguard is responsible for performing operational tasks and maintaining cleanliness at The Natatorium Pool. 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
Qualifications, Credentials, And Competencies
Must have current Lifeguard certification, current CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and be a Liberty University student with the ability to work a variety of shifts and up to 18 hours per week. One year of lifeguarding experience, customer service experience, current water safety instructor (WSI) certification, and desire to pursue recreation management as a career field are preferred. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Strong organizational skills.
Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds, swim at least 300 yards, swim with at least 10 pounds of weight, swim to bottom of pool, tread water without use of hands and arms for at least 3 minutes, and jump from an elevated position on land into pool. 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.
Target Hire Date
2024-11-28
Time Type
Part time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Responsible for ensuring customer safety, facility cleanliness, effective operations, and a high level of customer service, at the Natatorium Pool, during operational hours.
- Assist in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies at the Natatorium Pool, 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 Natatorium Pool, including regular cleaning.
- Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
- Attend all required trainings and meetings.
- Perform all other tasks assigned by the Aquatics Coordinator to assist with operations and programming.
- Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Qualifications, Credentials, And Competencies
Must have current Lifeguard certification, current CPR/AED/First Aid certification, and be a Liberty University student with the ability to work a variety of shifts and up to 18 hours per week. One year of lifeguarding experience, customer service experience, current water safety instructor (WSI) certification, and desire to pursue recreation management as a career field are preferred. Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Strong organizational skills.
Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds, swim at least 300 yards, swim with at least 10 pounds of weight, swim to bottom of pool, tread water without use of hands and arms for at least 3 minutes, and jump from an elevated position on land into pool. 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.
Target Hire Date
2024-11-28
Time Type
Part time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
Lifeguard
Young Men's Christian Association of Central Virginia -
Lynchburg, VA
