2024-2025 Wellness & Rec Center BBC, Student Lifeguard Lead

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Wellness and Recreation Center at BBCis currently seeking a Student Lifeguard to join their team of professionals. Duties to include:

• Oversees lifeguards and manages staff scheduling and coverage of pool hours of operations
• Assists aquatics coordinator with training and certification of all lifeguard staff
• Oversees and assist pool operations to include pump room, chemical testing, etc
• Assists with inventory of pool related supplies and materials
• Oversees the quality control checks of lifeguard related materials and tools
• Assist with in service workshops
• Communicate any operations or personnel issues to appropriate professional staff if necessary
• Ensures the safety of all participants utilizing the Panther Hall Leisure pool and/or Aquatics Center
• Monitor and supervise all swimming activities
• Provides preventive lifeguarding and vigilant observance for informal recreation, rentals, and youth programming
• Maintains knowledge of current lifeguarding skills in accordance with the American Red Cross and Florida International University Campus Recreation policies and procedures
• Enforces rules and regulations where applicable
• Arrives on time for assigned shifts and ensures appropriate supervision of pools
• Provides a clean and safe leisure pool by performing assigned light cleaning and sanitation duties
• Provides exceptional customer service and develops and cultivates a positive rapport with patrons
• Maintains regular communication with the supervisory team and other lifeguards
• Actively participates in all general and in-service trainings
• Performs kayaking instruction as assigned
• Maintains current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, First aid, CPR and AED
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned

Federal Work Study

Desired Qualifications:

• 1 year as a Lifeguard at FIU WRC or 2 years lifeguard experience
• American Red Cross, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications
• Lifeguard will maintain certifications within the American Red Cross that pertain to lifeguarding, first aid, CPR, and AED

• Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
• Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.

Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of the department

$18.00/Hour

Criminal Background Check
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Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.