Lifeguard (Wage)
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UVA Health
VA
Summary
Lifeguards are responsible for supervising swimmer activities by strictly enforcing pool rules and regulations across two university aquatic facilities. They must also be prepared to perform rescues, provide emergency care when necessary, and assist with the cleaning and maintenance of the pool areas.
Job Description
The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports, a division of Athletics at the University of Virginia, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lifeguard (a part-time, wage position). Lifeguards work at both the Aquatic & Fitness and North Grounds Recreation Center aquatics facilities.
Lifeguards will:
- Supervise the activities of swimmers by enforcing rules and regulations
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings and in-services
- Must be willing and able to work scheduled university breaks including Fall Break, November, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Summer
- Must be willing to work some opening and closing shifts when available
- Work a minimum of 2-3 shifts per month
- Maintain scheduled shifts and provide periodic supervision of entire pool area, including locker rooms
- Assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related areas and facilities
- Warn swimmers of improper activities or hazards, answer any questions pertaining to pool. Be able to refer to Aquatic manager any outstanding concerns from patrons
- Perform rescues of persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide emergency care as needed
- Notify the Aquatic Manager of any accidents, rescues, or problems that have arisen within or relating to the pool area, including any equipment that is in need of repair
- Successfully and positively perform within work team dynamics
- Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Aquatic Manager or of equal supervision
- Serve University of Virginia and the Intramural-Recreational Sports Department in a respectful, professional, and positive manner
Position Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 Hourly
This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.
To apply, please submit an application online through at https://jobs.virginia.edu. Search on requisition number: R0046233.
Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience: Lifeguard/First Aid certification must be obtained prior to the first day of work.
Licensure:
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
UVA Health is an academic health system that recently expanded to include four hospitals across Charlottesville, Culpeper and Northern Virginia, along with the UVA School of Medicine, UVA School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library.
With more than 1,000 inpatient beds, approximately 40,000 inpatient stays annually and more than 1 million outpatient encounters annually at UVA Health, more than 1,000 employed and independent physicians provide high-quality, comprehensive and specialized care to patients across the Commonwealth and beyond. Founded in 1819 as just the 10th medical school in America, the UVA School of Medicine – with 20 clinical departments, nine research departments and seven research centers – consistently attracts some of the nation’s most prominent researchers to develop breakthrough treatments to benefit patients around the world. Those research efforts are backed by more than $200 million in grant funding. UVA Health Children's is recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia for children by U.S. News & World Report, with nine specialties rated among the top in America.
For career opportunities, visit https://careers.uvahealth.org/.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, Virginia
UVA Health is an academic health system that recently expanded to include four hospitals across Charlottesville, Culpeper and Northern Virginia, along with the UVA School of Medicine, UVA School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library.
With more than 1,000 inpatient beds, approximately 40,000 inpatient stays annually and more than 1 million outpatient encounters annually at UVA Health, more than 1,000 employed and independent physicians provide high-quality, comprehensive and specialized care to patients across the Commonwealth and beyond. Founded in 1819 as just the 10th medical school in America, the UVA School of Medicine – with 20 clinical departments, nine research departments and seven research centers – consistently attracts some of the nation’s most prominent researchers to develop breakthrough treatments to benefit patients around the world. Those research efforts are backed by more than $200 million in grant funding. UVA Health Children's is recognized as the No. 1 hospital in Virginia for children by U.S. News & World Report, with nine specialties rated among the top in America.
For career opportunities, visit https://careers.uvahealth.org/.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, Virginia
