Student Employee Lifeguard

 

Salary:$15.00

 

The Student Center Staff are responsible for supervising recreational facilities and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons. Staff members are also responsible for opening, closing, and securing facilities; coordinating and implementing Student Center events and activities; and providing excellent service and assistance to Hocking College students, staff, and the public.

All Student Center Staff are expected to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, safe, enjoyable, and service-oriented environment at all times. Staff are also responsible for ensuring the appropriate use, cleanliness, and care of all equipment and facilities.

 

•Eligible for higher wages upon earning lifeguard certification and working lifeguarding shifts.

•Maintain a safe and secure aquatic environment by monitoring swimmers, enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, and performing rescues when necessary.

•Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, assisting with swim lessons, and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.

•Administer water rescues, CPR, and first aid as needed; maintain current certifications.

•Assist with maintaining pool cleanliness and ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.

•Complete assigned duties and additional tasks as needed.

•Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.

•Maintain professional communication and collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

 

•Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student.

•Must meet federal requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

•Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

•Must possess (or be willing to obtain) current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.

•Exhibit a positive, professional attitude, and willingness to learn.

•Customer service experience preferred.

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•Ability to work evenings and weekends.

•Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

•Willingness and ability to complete all required training and professional development assigned by the supervisor, Human Resources, or the College.