Self-Help- Aquatic Lifeguard / Swim Instructors

East Carolina University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Greenville, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: 11 Feb 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Advertising Department CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS
Academic Term/Year Spring 2024
Position Title Self-Help- Aquatic Lifeguard / Swim Instructors
Posting Number 05236
Position Number 05236
Student Job Category Student - Self-Help Campus Job
Number of Vacancies 40
Job Description
Campus Recreation and Wellness are seeking Aquatic Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to fulfill the following duties:
Aquatic Lifeguards responsibilities include:
• Actively contribute as a student-staff member of CRW and the SIL division to uphold the framework of equity and social justice.
• Advocate for awareness, understanding and the diversity and inclusion of all people in Campus Recreation & Wellness facilities, programs and communication while providing a commitment to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Advocate for the educational and cultural benefits of providing diversity and inclusion in the aquatics area
• Respond to all in-water and dry land emergencies
• Administer CPR and/or First-Aid to anyone needing help in CRW facilities or related facilities
• Answer questions regarding aquatic programs and procedures
• Correctly test and document pool chemicals.
• Clean, maintain and disinfect the pool decks, equipment, and lifeguard chairs
• Enforce all facility rules, policies and procedures
• Effectively communicate to patrons the proper use of equipment
• Report and document all injuries, incidents, or near misses in an appropriate way
• Remove and install pool lap lanes as needed
• Set up and tear down for special events and programs
• Provide mentorship to employees by communicating detailed feedback in a constructive manner. • Uphold the integrity of Aquatics at Campus Recreation & Wellness, and East Carolina University by providing exemplary customer service and leadership to students, staff, and patrons.
• Review and complete the emergency action quiz with at least an 80% successful completion.
• Review the employee manual to effectively remedy situations while mentally referencing policies, operations, and situations that adhere to everyday functions within Campus Recreation & Wellness. • Adhere to all University and public safety guidelines regarding COVID-19 emergency procedures
Aquatic Swim Instructors responsibilities include:
• Coordinate private swim lessons for new and returning clients in a timely and professional manner.
• Demonstrate knowledge of swimming through the teaching of private swim lessons to participants of varying age and
ability levels.
• Provide client(s) with a safe environment through knowledge and enforcement of all pool and aquatic rules.
• Inspect and report any unsafe conditions or equipment.
• Answer questions regarding aquatic programs and procedures.
• Report and document all injuries and incidents to the Graduate Assistant of Aquatics and/or the Assistant Director of
Aquatics and Facilities.
• Uphold the integrity and reputation of Aquatics at Campus Recreation & Wellness, and East Carolina University by
providing exemplary customer service and leadership to students, staff, and patrons.
• Review the employee manual to be able to effectively remedy situations while mentally referencing policies,
operations, and situations that adhere to everyday functions within Campus Recreation & Wellness.
Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)
Aquatic Lifeguard
• Current ECU student in good academic standing
• Current American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard, CPR/AED, First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Able to swim 300 yards, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
• Able to complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds
• Able to work indoors and outdoors
Aquatic Swim Instructor
• Must be a current ECU student in good academic standing.
• Current lifeguard certification.
• Must be able to swim at least 100 yards continuously, and swim 25 yards of the following strokes: front crawl
(freestyle), back crawl (backstroke), breaststroke, and sidestroke.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work indoor and outdoor.
• (Preferred) American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
Special Instructions to Applicant
Please upload your resume and copy of your certifications as it relates to your area of interest online.
https://crw.ecu.edu/about-us/join-the-crw-team/job-descriptions/
Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/61766
Open Date 11/27/2023
Close Date 02/11/2024
Open Until Filled No

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