Job Details

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Student Worker to serve as a Fitness and Recreational Sports Lifeguard at the Lombardi. This position is responsible for enforcement of all aquatic programs policy and procedures, responding to water and medical emergencies, sets-up and breaks down request for special programs when necessary, and conduct general pool maintenance.

The Fitness and Recreational Sports department goal is to ensure a fun and safe environment for patrons and staff at the Lombardi pool.

Responsibilities

• Enforce aquatic program policy and procedures
• Effectively communicate with patrons, student staff and professional staff
• Attend all required trainings and meetings
• Assess and ensure safe environment for patrons and staff
• Conduct general pool maintenance
• Work special events at the Lombardi pool
• On time arrival for all shifts, trainings and events
• Respond to water and medical emergencies
• Some evening and weekend work as required
• Support supervisors

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Candidate must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and is participating in the "30 to Finish" annual credit requirement
• Lifeguards must possess a good attitude and strong communication skills

Required Certifications

• Candidate must have a current Lifeguard Red Cross Certification
• CPR (Provided by FRS if needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Students with Work Study are encouraged to apply

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: 10 - 20

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

$12.75/hr

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).