Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Hiring Department : Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours : 19

FLSA Status : To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date : Ongoing

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

Provide the users of the Texas Swimming Center exceptional customer service and enforce pool rules to create a safe pool environment.

Job Description

• Provide oversight of Texas Swimming Center facilities / pools and swimmers, consistently enforcing all policies and procedures. Maintain proper position and posture while lifeguarding, whether roving or sitting.
• Take initiative by anticipating risk management concerns and address accordingly.
• Utilize strong communication skills and tactfulness to deliver excellent customer service when responding to questions or concerns from members, participants and guests.
• Abide by safety standards at all times. Maintain a high skill level in swimming, lifeguarding, knowledge of emergency procedures and rescue techniques.
• Hold current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding / CPR / AED / First Aid.
• Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions (in-services are announced at the beginning of each semester - Fall, Spring & Summer). Speak publicly and express ideas in a respectful manner when attending and actively participating in staff trainings and meetings. Display a strong ability to work in a team structure and in an environment comprised of diverse populations.
• React to emergencies and difficult situations in a responsible way, according to standards. Respond professionally and with a sense of urgency to ensure the safety of all individuals participating in the program. Activate and execute the Emergency Action Plan, and respond to medical emergencies in a calm, effective manner.
• Communicate thoughts and ideas clearly when delivering program information to participants. Adapt to changing policies and procedures when necessary and be able to communicate changes effectively to customers and guests in a short time frame.
• Utilize excellent problem solving, flexibility and adaptability when resolving issues with peer employees and / or participants, including no-shows, schedule changes, weather, tardiness, substitutions and policy infractions.
• Demonstrate personal accountability, professionalism and strong work ethic through punctuality, appropriate dress, preparation, ethical behavior, integrity and positivity.
• Demonstrate leadership by setting the standard for peer employees, completing tasks on shift with accuracy.
• Take initiative by conducting thorough rounds of the facility in order to bring any pertinent comments, suggestions or concerns affecting the program, staffing and facilities to the Building Supervisor or full-time staff.
• Assist with highly organized and detail-oriented tasks, such as incident descriptions and injury reports.
• Develop lifeguarding technical skills by practicing achieving proficiency in water rescue, first aid, identifying high risk behaviors, effective scanning, responding to injuries / life threatening conditions and maintaining vigilance.
• Leverage digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. These may include technologies such as Workday, Humanity, and other applicable softwares / technologies.
• Enhance career management by developing the ability to identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Student Job Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Salary Range

$13 / hour

Working Conditions

Work Shift

Required Materials

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.

Employment Eligibility : Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility : Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks : A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency : The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification : If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify : The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

Compliance : Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire