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:
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.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities. Ability to adjust programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the visitors and other staff. Swimming proficiency and comfort in all types of water conditions. 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. Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
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.
Special Instructions:
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.
EEO Statement:
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.
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