Lifeguard

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the lifeguard maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility. The lifeguard will act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service. Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily maintenance of pool equipment and deck. Event support including equipment set-up/removal and customer service. Ensure adherence to safety standards for aquatics operations including surveillance and assistance in emergency situations for competition pool and dive well. Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Must have CPR for the professional rescuer, lifeguard training, and first aid.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certifications through the American Red Cross, one-year lifeguarding experience, and at least one reference.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

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• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
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• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
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• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government and community customers and associates.
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• Strong organizational skills.
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• Computer skills.

Problem Solving

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• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

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• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
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• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
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• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
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• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
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• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lit and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$12.77 - $18.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.