Part Time Lifeguard
University of Dayton
Location
Dayton, Ohio
Quick overview
The Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe environment in the Aquatic Center by responding quickly to emergencies, performing rescues according to American Red Cross standards, and actively scanning participants during shifts. Duties also include maintaining a clean aquatic center and regularly testing water chemicals like pH and chlorine.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid certifications, or similar recognized credentials. Essential qualifications also include leadership capabilities and strong communication skills, along with the ability to maintain current certifications.
Job description
Position Summary
As a Lifeguard, you will be proficient in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid providing a safe environment in the Aquatic Center at the RecPlex.
Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies Able to perform rescues per American Red Cross standards Active scanning and involvement during shift Maintain a clean aquatic center Testing chemicals (pH and chlorine) Attending mandatory in-services once a month to practice and improve lifeguard skills
Description of duties
RESPONSIBILITIES Attend all mandatory trainings, in-services, and other meetings as shared. Maintain a working knowledge of UDCR aquatic facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures. Come dressed according to uniform code with professional appearance. Ensure a safe environment with undivided attention on participants at all times. Know, follow, and enforce all rules of the aquatics area consistently. Follow protocol set forth for securing subs to cover a shift. Communicate with the supervisor by checking email and group me daily and responding in a timely fashion. Keep supervisor up-to-date on all schedule changes and equipment damages. Keep all certifications current.
Work schedule
- Various student break periods
- Reports to: Aquatic Supervisors & Assistant Director, Aquatics
Minimum Qualifications
American Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification currently valid or similar certification from another nationally recognized organization like StarGuard. Leadership and strong communication skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Closing Statement
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.
