West Virginia University Division of Campus Recreation is currently accepting applications for Temporary Part-Time Summer Lifeguards (Multiple Openings.)

About the Opportunity

As a Temporary Part-Time Summer Lifeguard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the pool facility and its patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Ability to work flexible hours with evening and weekend work is required.

You will be part of the Campus Recreation Division within the Department of Student Life. This position reports to the Senior Program Coordinator.

PAY GRADE - 7

Assignment Length: Approximately 4 months

What you'll do:

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the aquatic facility
• Work as a team to identify potential hazards and prevent injuries and accidents both in and out of the water; respond quickly, decisively, and appropriately to emergencies
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical service by administering first aid, rescue breathing, and CPR
• Maintain a high standard of customer service
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related areas
• Perform opening/closing procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Pass a skill screening by swimming 300 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the pool, and tread water for 2 minutes using only legs
• Ability and willingness to pass a lifeguard certification course or already be certified in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & First Aid Certified through the American Red Cross
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work flexible hours with evening and weekend work required

• Pass a skill screening by swimming 300 yards, retrieve a 10 lb. brick from the bottom of the pool, and tread water for 2 minutes using only legs
• Ability and willingness to pass a lifeguard certification course or already be certified in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & First Aid Certified through the American Red Cross
• Physical requirements may include sitting or standing for extended periods. Carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 40 lbs
• Capable of prolonged exposure to a hot and humid environment
• Successful completion of criminal background check

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.