2024 Summer Worker, Wellness Center Lifeguard

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Aquatics and Fitness, the Lifeguard is responsible for protecting the safety and well-being of the Aquatic facility’s patrons. Additional duties involved with daily facility and program operations, pool cleaning and maintenance, and special event supervision will be delegated as needed. The Lifeguard is expected to emphasize pool safety, customer service, program retention and promotion, and to function as a team player.
***This is a temporary staff position for the Summer 2024 semester. ***

Job Description

DUTIES AND TASKS:  

• Protects the safety of all patrons by preventing accidents and responding to emergencies quickly and efficiently in order to minimize danger to those involved
• Checks the pool area for hazardous conditions upon arrival; reports any concerns to a supervisor immediately.
• Reports in uniform to station when scheduled shift begins
• Ensures the appropriate equipment is at the station including, but not limited to, first aid kit and rescue tube
• Inspects rescue equipment and first aid kit and reports any concerns to a supervisor immediately
• Practices proper rescue and emergency procedures regularly
• Actively guards and scans the pool area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding
• Conducts self in professional, alert, courteous, and diplomatic manner
• Enforces facility rules in a courteous and firm manner
• Reports persistent problems to a supervisor
• Properly documents all accidents and incidents
• Attends and participates in all staff meeting and trainings
• Maintains current required certifications
• Completes additional duties as assigned by supervisor
• Inspects the facility for cleanliness and cleans as necessary
• Represents the University in a respectable and responsible manner
• Maintains pool cleanliness with minimal supervision

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skill in swimming
• Ability to maintain calm manner in stressful and/or emergency situations
• Ability to give oral instruction in a precise, understandable manner.
• Ability to understand, explain, and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the aquatic environment.
• Possess good communication skills and ability to provide quality customer service.
• Ability to perform physical tasks with moderate exertion. The employee will frequently be required to walk, sit, kneel, stand, stoop, reach, pull, and push. The ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds may be required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Certification
• Current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Must reflect a positive and team-oriented attitude
• Must be willing to learn about pool usage, proper chemical levels, and other related pool issues.
• Must be willing to work a wide range of hours which can include early morning (6:00 a.m. opening) shifts, special pool events and weekend shifts.

ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. 

NOTICE: 

 The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.   

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period