Student Assistant - CRI - Lifeguard (Summer 2024)

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Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department of Campus Recreation and Intramurals

The Student Assistant will support Campus Recreation and Intramurals as a Lifeguard on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2024.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

This position is part of CRI's Job Fair, March 1 - March 29, 2024.

• Supervises all swimmers through proper scanning
• Enforces all CRI and Aquatic policies, rules, and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries
• Provides emergency intervention when needed
• Provides individual assistance to members as needed
• Recognizes and responds to all emergencies
• Completes all necessary paperwork
• Responds to inquiries and concerns of patrons
• Participates in all in-service training and meetings
• Reports potential hazards and unsafe conditions immediately to a Team Leader, Graduate Assistant, or Director
• Maintains pool cleanliness
• Must pass American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid certifications or equivalent and American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification or equivalent before beginning to work

Shift Specifics

• Up to 25 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University

Preferred Education

• Certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, American Red Cross Lifeguard Management, and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

$8.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

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ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to swim 300 yards non-stop only using front crawl and breast stroke 
• Ability to retrieve a brick in 13.5 feet of water 
• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without the use of hands 
• Ability to perform all American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED skills 

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

March 29, 2024

Application review may begin as early as March 6, 2024.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected] .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate or three or more graduate level credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• This is not a supervisory position
• This position is not required to drive

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