Federal Work Study or Student Worker: Campus Rec- Lifeguard

Job Title Federal Work Study or Student Worker: Campus Rec- Lifeguard Agency East Texas A&M University Department Campus Recreation Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Student Worker Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the “My Experience ” page has a section provided “ Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Work Study Permit, etc.)

” to upload required documents. If you are work study, you are required to submit your work study permit. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.

Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please provide the following documents: Resume Work Study Permit if applicable Why work with Campus Recreation: Work in a fun, flexible recreation-focused work environment. Find a sense of belonging with 100 other coworkers. Get paid to connect, educate, and inspire others to lifelong activity and wellbeing.

Utilize development, promotion, and/or cross-training opportunities. Receive paid training and ongoing evaluation. Gain valuable career-ready job skills such as teamwork, communication, professionalism/work ethic, and critical thinking/problem-solving. Information about applying to work with us: ETAMU students must be currently enrolled or pre-registered in classes holding at least part-time status of 6 hours for undergraduate and 3 hours for graduate.

Must pass a State of Texas background check. We do not review applicants until after the application closes. All applicants are contacted via their ETAMU Leomail. We highly recommend utilizing the ETAMU Office of Student Career Preparedness to help with your resume and interview prep. All Campus Rec positions are eligible for work-study.

If you aren’t sure if you have/are work-study eligible or how to get your work-study permit, please visit the work-study webpage . You can only be hired into one position to start working with Campus Recreation. Important Dates: Interviews will take place in the week of August 10, and you will be notified through your ETAMU Leomail if you make it or not to the interview phase.

Hire Date: Saturday, August 22nd Finalizing the hiring process at Human Resources TBD, 30 minutes, in-person Lifeguard certification course: August 17th and 18th, 6 online hours and 18 hours in-person Mandatory department new hire training: TBD 2 hours, in-person Mandatory new hire position training: Arranged, 3-10 hours, in-person Lifeguard certification is not required in order to apply.

If you have a certification, please make sure to list it in your resume. As part of the in-person interview, we will assess the applicant's swimming capabilities. The applicant must: Have a swimsuit. Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface, and swim 50 yards. After swimming 50 yards, maintain your position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading using only your legs, floating, or a combination of both.

After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. While swimming, you must swim continuously, keeping your face in the water and demonstrating good breath control. You may use the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.

As a condition of hire, you must attend and pass an American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Course. This course is being offered in person . There are no additional costs to take this course. If you are not able to pass the in-person skills tests interview and attend this course, then you cannot be hired. Position Title: Lifeguard Pay Rate: $11.

00 per hour Summary of Responsibilities: The lifeguard position is employed to monitor and ensure the safety of patrons in the facility’s pool, spa, basketball courts, and outdoor seating areas. Primary Duties: Enforce all pool, Campus Recreation, and University policies and procedures Maintain facility cleanliness and safety Activate facility Emergency Action Plan (EAP) when necessary and provide appropriate care Perform American Red Cross lifeguarding life-saving rescues Perform other duties as assigned Department Responsibilities Market Campus Recreation and area events.

Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals. Act as a first responder in emergency situations Attend all department and area trainings and meetings as assigned Keep up to date on all Train.

Traq assignments Be prepared to encounter and respond to various hazards, with training provided to ensure safety and proper handling of potential risks. Maintain a standard of conduct while participating in Campus Rec activities or facilities, serving as a role model for other patrons by adhering to all safety, behavior, and policies.

Perform other duties as assigned Assists with department events and programming as needed Work early morning, night and weekend hours as needed Must maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard certification. Provided by the department at no cost.

Minimum Qualifications

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard certification (Condition of employment and hire) Condition of hire - must have or obtain certification before being officially hired. Must attend certification course after being offered position. Ability to swim 100m utilizing either front crawl or breast stroke Ability to swim one length of the pool, go down 3 feet, retrieve a 10lb brick swim back with it on your chest using only your legs Ability to tread water or float for 2 minutes Must be able to perform American Red Cross lifeguarding life-saving rescues successfully All positions are security-sensitive.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.