Hourly Pooled - Lifeguard - Campus Recreation

The University of Wyoming is delighted to receive your interest in our vacant position!  We strive to connect with qualified and uniquely talented individuals to join our campus community.  We would love to hear how your experiences translate to this position, the University’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and encourage you to submit an application today! 

JOB TITLE:   

Lifeguard

JOB PURPOSE:   

Ensure the safety of swimmers at Corbett swimming pool

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform safety checks and water chemistry checks at opening and closing of shifts or any other times needed
• Enforce pool rules and safety procedures
• Administer first aid and/or CPR if needed, clean up Biohazard spills if necessary
• Cleaning duties; i.e. pool deck, office, storage room, other areas as needed.
• Complete records and reports
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/FA certified
• Swim 500 yards continuously, using front crawl and breaststroke
• ARC recognized entries, rescues, releases/escapes
• Backboard use in shallow water and deep water
• Reliability, report to work on time, when scheduled
• Be courteous and consistent
• Monitor activity in and around the pool through patron surveillance
• Enforcing pool rules and policies and educating patrons about them
• Recognizing and responding quickly and effectively to all emergencies
• Administer first aid, CPR and using and AED when needed.
• Working as a team with fellow Lifeguards, facility staff and full-time staff
• Have a positive, professional, and proactive attitude
• Other job duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:  

Teamwork

Collaboration

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  High School Diploma or GED, and current UWYO student

Experience: Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard

Other requirements:  Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/FA certified

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

UWYO student

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer (UW Reg 4-1). The University does not discriminate in employment or personnel practices on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, ancestry, political belief, pregnancy, or any other protected category or participation in any protected activity.  In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/