Details

Open Date 05/08/2024

Requisition Number PRN14819N

Job Title UU Student - Admin/Clerical

Working Title Head Lifeguard

Job Grade SJ

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 4

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts available

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 00310 - AQUATIC

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $12.60 per hour

Close Date 05/22/2024

Job Summary

Head Lifeguards are responsible for the supervision of all ESLC lifeguard staff during

their shift, daily operations during recreational swimming hours, and all other

scheduled events in the ESLC pool area.

Campus Recreation Services is located at the George S. Eccles Student Life Center, which connects student Life with academic life to create an engaged campus community. Amenities include a 50-meter pool, indoor and outdoor leisure pools, large indoor hot tub/spa, 320-yard indoor running track, bouldering and 4-story climbing wall, 5 sport courts, racquetball courts, 4 group fitness studios, and a combative room. Additional amenities include a branch of the U First Credit Union, Shake Smart, four sand volleyball courts and an outdoor basketball court.

Student Affairsis comprised of nearly 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.

Student Affairs departments serve all students at the University of Utah, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who come from a variety of backgrounds. In order to best support our students, it is important that staff stay aware of issues and best practices related to student development, identity, and sense of belonging, both locally and nationally.

This position is work study eligible, but work study is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational supervision and coordination to ensure a safe environment for both staff and members.

• Secure pool facility upon opening and closing and ensure all procedures are completed

• Complete records and reports

• Responsible for ensuring that all lifeguard positions are filled during their shift

• Report equipment, supplies, safety, and maintenance needs to Program Manager

• Prepare pool facilities for scheduled activities

• Maintain courteous relations with all participants and insist that all swimmer conduct is suitable for a safe pool atmosphere

• Understand Campus Recreation Services policies relating to the pool and answer all questions courteously and correctly

• Respond to and follow all appropriate emergency procedures

• Attend all head guard meetings and participate in leadership development activities

• Assist in planning and implementing in-service trainings

• Assist in leading recertification trainings

• Supervise lifeguard staff while on duty and enforce staff policies

• Maintain weekly shifts (cannot be a sub guard)

• Assist in covering shifts as needed

• Maintain current certifications and physical fitness in order to perform rescue skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently employed with CRS for at least 1 semester

• Previous lifeguard experience at the Crimson Lagoon

• Awareness of safety concerns and risk management

• Ability to provide positive customer service

• Awareness of, and appreciation for, individual uniqueness and diversity

• Ability to supervise student staff and/or participants

• Have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

• Ability to work two consecutive semesters upon promotion

Head lifeguards are not chosen according to seniority. Rather the decision is based

on job competence, responsibility, and demonstrated leadership ability.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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