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Lifeguard

Excel Campus Activities
Arlington, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2025
Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number S06154P Position Title Lifeguard Department Campus Recreation Location Arlington Job Family Campus Recreation Position Status Temporary Work Hours Variable Work Schedule

Work Hours Will Vary

  • Monday; 12:00pm-1:30pm. 4:30pm-6:00pm. 8:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Tuesday; 12:00pm-1:30pm. 5:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Wednesday; 12:00pm-1:30pm. 4:30pm-6:00pm. 8:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Thursday; 12:00pm-1:30pm. 5:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Friday; 12:00pm-1:30pm. 4:30pm-6:00pm.

Additional, in-service training times may fall outside of the above posted hours. Candidates must be available to attend all in-service trainings

Open to External and Internal Salary Hourly rate is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $18.00/hour. Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Bi-weekly Benefits Eligible No Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

Benefits

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Job Summary

The Lifeguard will be responsible for the general supervision and safety of patrons at the pool by preventing and responding to emergencies. Should be a superior swimmer who is able to give advice on water safety and control unruly behavior if necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Supervises swimming activities at PE Building Indoor and Outdoor pools and ensures that policies, guidelines and safety procedure are followed.
  • Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
  • Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
  • Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
  • Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
  • Supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assists with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and adds chemicals to pool water as directed.
  • Resolves conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.
  • Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions such as: above 100-degree temperatures, severe during the summer months.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience assessing water conditions in aquatic facilities to ensure safety and compliance.
  • Proficiency in swimming and confidence in various water conditions.
  • Understanding and experience of emergency response techniques and the provision of on-site medical assistance.
  • Professional judgment and situational awareness to evaluate participants’ abilities and respond to potential safety risks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or the equivalent experience.
  • Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate
  • American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer American Red Cross Standard First Aid.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff.
  • Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
  • Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies for aquatic environments.

Other Requirements Working Conditions

  • Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions such as: above 100-degree temperatures.

Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 10 Open Until Filled Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Accepted Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * What is the highest form of education you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
    • High School Diploma
    • Associate's degree
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree or higher
  • * How many years of experience do you have as a lifeguard?
    • None/less than 1 year
    • 1 to 2 years
    • 3-4 years
    • 5 years or more
  • * Do you have a Lifeguarding certification for the American Red Cross?
    • Yes
    • No
Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Resume or CV
  • Cover/Interest Letter
  • Other Document(s)

Optional Documents

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