What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - Summer - Part-Time, Flexible Hours position at Messiah University?
Position Type
Staff
Employee Group
Temporary
Time Status
Temporary
Time Category
Limited Hour (< 1000 hours)
Annual Hours
320
# of Months
4
Hours Per Week
20
Work Dates
May 6-August 25
Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)
Position Description
Position Summary
Lifeguards will supervise the pool for a number of activities not limited to: classes, open pool, rental groups such as church groups and scout groups, summer conference groups, swim meets, etc. Duties include regular testing of pool water, sweeping the pool deck, operating pool vacs, and other typical pool duties. Lifeguards will also have the opportunity to be instructors for swim school and private lessons.
Education Required
Current lifeguard, first aid, CPR and AED certifications are required. Red Cross Water Safety Instruction is encouraged for those guards desiring to teach swimming lessons
Education Preferred
Experience Required
Several years experience as a lifeguard and teaching various levels of swimming.
Experience Preferred
Skills, Characteristics Required for Position
- Professional
- Dependable
- Ability to maintain composure and respond appropriately in an emergency situation
- Desire to maintain knowledge and skills
Special Working Conditions
N/A
Driving Requirements
N/A
Essential Employee
N/A
Primary Duties
1. Constant supervision of the pool to maintain a safe environment for all present. This includes assuring that all pool rules are enforced.
2. Check the chlorine and pH in both pools according to established schedule.
3. Operate pool vacs as instructed by aquatics director.
4. Sweep deck and organize equipment as needed to maintain a safe environment.
5. Move lane lines as needed to accommodate the activities of the various group using the pool.
6. Other occasional projects as determined by aquatics director.
7. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
2. Check the chlorine and pH in both pools according to established schedule.
3. Operate pool vacs as instructed by aquatics director.
4. Sweep deck and organize equipment as needed to maintain a safe environment.
5. Move lane lines as needed to accommodate the activities of the various group using the pool.
6. Other occasional projects as determined by aquatics director.
7. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Secondary Duties
Other duties as assigned.
Supervises: # of Administrative
0
Supervises: # of Staff
0
Supervises: # of Student
0
Posting Date
03/17/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Deadline
Diversity
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
