Lifeguard (Wage)
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University of Virginia
VA
Summary
Lifeguards supervise swimmers, enforce rules, and maintain safety in the pool area. They also assist in cleaning and maintaining the facilities and perform rescues when necessary.
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 Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
UVA Physicians Group (UPG) was founded in 1979 as a supportive partner to UVA Medical Center and UVA School of Medicine. For over 40 years, UPG has been committed to improving the lives of UVA Health physicians & providers and to the mission, vision and values of UVA Health in service to our patients throughout the region.
UPG is an administratively supported group practice which operates as a collaborative UVA Health entity supporting UVA Health physicians & providers at UVA Medical Center and in a number of Clinical Practice Group (CPG) locations throughout Charlottesville and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Over 900 UVA clinical faculty members are dually employed through UPG and UVA School of Medicine's 21 clinical departments. UPG also employs nearly 200 advanced practice providers and other clinicians within UVA clinical departments, and approximately 150 physicians, advanced practice providers & clinicians in practices locally and regionally.
In addition to its clinical role in supporting the University’s mission to deliver world-class patient care, UPG provides administrative and financial functions that support care delivery and clinical management. Approximately 400 UPG team members fulfill these administrative and financial roles in Charlottesville locations and in clinics across the Commonwealth.
UPG is an independent 501(c)3 University Associated Organization (UAO) and is governed by its own Board of Directors with a public majority.
Founded
1979
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Charlottesville, VA
