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rLifeguard

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rLocation: Wall Aquatic Center

rRegular/Temporary: Temporary

rJob ID: 607824

rFull/Part Time: Part-Time

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Special Information

• This position is available to minors only during summer.
• Lifeguards may not return during Fall or Spring semester.
• Minor lifeguards are only available to work the following hours, not to exceed 40 hours in one week or 8 hours in one day:
  • 7:00 am- 7:00 pm
  • After May 1 through Labor Day 2024 - 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
• Minor lifeguards are not permitted to handle, transport, or have direct exposure to pool chemicals in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

Job Description

Wall Aquatic Center (WAC) is seeking currently qualified and certified lifeguards. In the lifeguard role, interested candidates would be responsible for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment; recognizing and responding effectively to emergencies; enforcing all Wall Aquatic Center policies, rules and regulations; administering emergency first aid; and maintaining positive relations with members and fellow employees.

A successful WAC Lifeguard is friendly, highly attentive, a critical thinker, and able to be professional in a dynamic environment.

Additionally, WAC Lifeguards:

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plan.
• Enforce all WAC policies, rules, and regulations with the goal of preventing accidents and emergencies.
• Administer emergency first aid to any person injured in the pool area and promptly complete necessary paperwork.
• Inspect the facility daily and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to management.
• Maintain positive relations with Wall Aquatic Center patrons and fellow employees.
• Work all scheduled hours or secure a substitute.
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, in-services, and drills.
• Maintain current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (including CPR-PR, AED, First Aid).
• Complete weekly swimming and treading skills.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times.
• Abide by all employee policies and procedures stated in the WAC student employee manual.
• Perform maintenance duties or other duties as required and assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The physical demands below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• An employee is frequently required to run, swim and walk; stand and sit for long periods; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio; handle feel or operate lifesaving equipment.
• The employee regularly lifts, pushes or pulls persons or equipment over 100 pounds.
• pecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; analyze and solve problems; perform work on multiple, concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; work under intensive pressure and deadlines; interact with the public, management and representatives of other agencies and deal with distressed or dissatisfied individuals.
• The employee will be exposed to wet and dry conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15 years or older by start date.
• Completion of Red Cross Lifeguard certification course (May be able to be completed on site: For more information on the course please call the Wall Aquatic Center at 928-523-2381)
• Must be able to complete all lifeguard prerequisites:
  • 300m swim, 2 minute brick hold, and swim 20yds retrieve a brick from a minimum 6ft. depth and then swim 20yds on back.

Preferred Qualifications

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, but can be certified on site.