University of Louisville

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R107082

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and currently hold, or be able to obtain prior to starting employment, an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate or an equivalent Lifeguard Certification, which includes training in CPR, First Aid, and AED for the professional rescuer.

Position Description:

The University of Louisville Athletic Department is hiring Intermittent Temporary Lifeguards for the Ralph Wright Natatorium. The Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers and visitors at Ralph Wright Natatorium to minimize risk. The primary responsibility of the Lifeguard is to create a safe environment by enforcing safety rules and closely monitoring swimmer activities and behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe swimmers to ensure their safety and enforce safety rules as needed.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Assess injuries and provide first aid as necessary. (Including but limited to examining injured persons, administering first aid, monitoring vital signs, applying antiseptics and bandages, and administering artificial respiration to revive individuals.)
• Monitor weather conditions to ensure the safety of swimmers and advise them about inclement weather.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas or illegal conduct.
• Check and maintain pool water chemistry.
• Perform general facility maintenance and cleaning, including taking out trash and maintaining restroom cleanliness.
• Works with citizens of various ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Assisting with other tasks as assigned by the Manager, Athletics Facilities (Director, Natatorium and Bass-Rudd Tennis Center).

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.