Lifeguard Staff-OPS

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Caleb Crowder, e-mail at c.crowder@unf.edu.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Lifeguard Staff-OPS
Department	Wellness Center Memberships
Position Number	944013
Requisition Number	062564
Position Type	Student Assistant
Full Time/Part Time	Part-Time
Time-limited through	N/A
Hours	Varies
Hourly Rate	$10.00
Job Summary/Responsibilities	Enforce all facility rules, policies, and regulations. Recognize and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies. Provide proper emergency care (first aid/ resuscitation/ CPR/AED) when necessary. Identify hazardous conditions eliminate or minimize them. Report unsafe/unsatisfactory conditions and behaviors to the supervisor. Complete all required records and reports. Maintain a clean, neat, and organized pool area. Attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions. Act in a professional manner at all times. Provide quality customer service. Adhere to all employee policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in the UNF Recreation and Wellness Lifeguard Manual. Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications	Must be a current UNF student. Must be at least 17 years of age. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills. Able to follow directions and work well with others. Must be able to remain calm and think logically when others around you are not, especially during first aid and emergency situations. Must possess current certification in one of the following: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (or equivalent); or American Red Cross Community First Aid and Training (or equivalent); or American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) Must be able to: Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used. Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first, or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they can get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance underwater. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Preferred Qualifications	N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding	N/A
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition	N/A
Equal Opportunity	In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2017 Diversity Champion. The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie	UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives	The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

Posting Detail Information

Anticipated Start Date	09/18/2021
Job Posting Date	08/20/2021
Application Review Date
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Point of Contact Information	RecWell Office 904-620-2998 and swc@unf.edu
Hiring Official	Caleb Crowder and Heather Kite 904-620-2998
Location if not Jacksonville	N/A
Special Instructions	Applicants must complete an online application at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online will not be considered for this position. Once you submit your completed application you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Caleb Crowder, e-mail at c.crowder@unf.edu.
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* Are you a current UNF student or will you be enrolled by the time the position begins?

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