RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard
Gainesville, Florida
Employer: University of Florida
Industry: Recreation/Event Services
Salary: $13.50 per hour
Job type: Part-Time
Classification Title:
STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:
University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports
The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Lifeguards to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Recreational Sports Lake Wauburg Lifeguards will be tasked with overseeing all water based activities and ensuring the safety of our members and guests. Duties at Lake Wauburg include monitoring boaters on the lake, operating a motorized rescue boat, and working equipment rental at the boathouse.
RecSports Team Member Responsibilities
Lake Wauburg Lifeguards work at North Shore and shifts are 6.5 - 8.5 hours long. Responsibilities include swim area watch, rescue boat operation, and equipment check-out. You must have reliable transportation to apply.
You can apply even if you're not yet certified. If accepted for the position, you can get your certification with an Employee Discount!
Expected Salary:
$13.50 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply.
Required Next Step:
All applicants must register for and attend one Lifeguard Try-Out to be considered for the position. Visit rsconnect.recsports.ufl.edu and select the "RecSports Staff" icon to navigate to the try-out options.
- Availability to work two shifts per week during operating hours, including weekday, weekend, and over academic breaks
- Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings
- Attend mandatory trainings and skills clinics
This is a time-limited position.
For questions or additional information, pleas contact Amber Larkin at ZAmber@ufl.edu
To Apply: Application must be submitted by 11:55pm of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 10 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN
Job Description:
University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports
The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Lifeguards to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Recreational Sports Lake Wauburg Lifeguards will be tasked with overseeing all water based activities and ensuring the safety of our members and guests. Duties at Lake Wauburg include monitoring boaters on the lake, operating a motorized rescue boat, and working equipment rental at the boathouse.
RecSports Team Member Responsibilities
- Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests
- Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere
- Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador
- Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
- Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities
- Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction
- Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures
- All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Code of Conduct that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.
- Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time.
Lake Wauburg Lifeguards work at North Shore and shifts are 6.5 - 8.5 hours long. Responsibilities include swim area watch, rescue boat operation, and equipment check-out. You must have reliable transportation to apply.
- Perform all necessary lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR skills as certified by American Red Cross
- Maintain a current Florida Boater License to operate the Rescue Boat for Lake Watch
- Observe and enforce all facility rules and regulations
- Monitor the safety of swimmers and boaters on the lake
- Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors
- Monitor access to the waterfront facility to ensure only valid users and their guests are admitted
- Perform maintenance and cleaning, as needed
- Attend mandatory departmental Fall training and all monthly meetings/in-services
- Maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Lake Wauburg Administrative Team
- Answer phone and inform the public of hours of operation, areas of interest, reservation policies and special events
- Check chlorine levels in the public drinking water and record at the end of the day
- Maintain restrooms, clean, empty trash and re-stock daily
You can apply even if you're not yet certified. If accepted for the position, you can get your certification with an Employee Discount!
Expected Salary:
$13.50 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
*Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply.
- Successfully complete a Lifeguard Try-Out (pre-employment water test)
- Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification by start date
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- Current Florida Boater License
- Previous experience operating a motorized boat
- Previous experience working at a waterfront facility
- Waterfront Module
Required Next Step:
All applicants must register for and attend one Lifeguard Try-Out to be considered for the position. Visit rsconnect.recsports.ufl.edu and select the "RecSports Staff" icon to navigate to the try-out options.
- Availability to work two shifts per week during operating hours, including weekday, weekend, and over academic breaks
- Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings
- Attend mandatory trainings and skills clinics
This is a time-limited position.
For questions or additional information, pleas contact Amber Larkin at ZAmber@ufl.edu
To Apply: Application must be submitted by 11:55pm of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Advertised: 10 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 07 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Created: 2024-06-11
Reference: 531640
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Gainesville
ZIP: 32609
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