JOB SUMMARY: This position ensures the safety of patrons of the Middle Georgia State University aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies, during the months of pool operation, which are  generally April through September. 

MAJOR DUTIES: 

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility, acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. 
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by head lifeguard or Director. 

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: 

• This position requires certification as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross
• American Red Cross CPR and AED certification required
• Knowledge of university rules and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Skill in the application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department
• Ability to competently complete related logs and paperwork
• High quality customer service skill 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be a current enrolled MGA student.
• Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester.
• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater.
• This position requires certification as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross
• American Red Cross CPR and AED certification required

TO APPLY:  Applicants for all Student Worker jobs are required to have completed a FAFSA for this academic year. Applicants must be Federal Work Study approved. Interested applicants should complete an online application at: https://www.mga.edu/human-resources/jobs/applications/student-worker-application.php.  Please put the position you are applying for as “10018529 Lifeguard".

Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.