Job Opening ID

250985

Working Title

Rec Center Lifeguard (TEMP)

Job Title

LIFEGUARD (TEMP)

Work Location

Flint Campus

Flint, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Flint Vc Std Affairs

Department

Flint Health & Wellness Svcs

Posting Begin/End Date

6/27/2024 - 9/25/2024

Salary

$16.00 - $16.00

Career Interest

Athletics
Health & Well-being
Temporary Job Opening

Responsibilities*

The Department of Recreational Services is seeking part-time student and non-student lifeguards to help create a safe environment in the Recreation Center pool. Shifts may be days or evenings, weekdays or weekends, depending on availability. Responsibilities include:

• Supervise pool area and warns swimmers of improper activities or danger.
• Administer first aid, rescue swimmers in distress, and administer CPR/AED, when necessary.
• Perform basic water tests to ensure pool chemicals are at appropriate levels.
• Enforcement of facility policies and pool regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness of deck area & report issues to supervisor
• Attend scheduled in-service training sessions.

Applicants should provide hours of availability in an attached resume. Work hours may include daytime, evenings and weekends.

*NOTE: The pool is currently closed until early August 2024 due to facility renovations. Anticipated pool opening is mid-August 2024.

Required Qualifications*

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Ability to swim 300 yards (200 crawl & 100 backstroke). Retrieval of submerged object from deep end of pool. Tread water 2 minutes.
• Available to work during times pool is open; Monday - Friday, 11am - 7pm and/or Saturday, 9am - 1pm

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous lifeguarding experience
• Customer service experience

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at:

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.