Scheduled Hours

15

Position Summary

Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while promoting and maintaining safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck and surrounding areas in accordance with university policies and procedures.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains active surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with university policies, procedures, and completes related reports as required.
• Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the university and/or the state health department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving.
• Performs opening and closing cleaning responsibilities.
• Performs chemical testing when not guarding, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three months' of lifeguard experience.
• Ability to swim laps and dive to the bottom of the pool.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
• Required licensure/certification: American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent lifeguard certification. American Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Bloodborne Pathogens Training or equivalent certification.

Grade

G03-H

Salary Range

$15.25 - $19.57 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

This position is not eligible to receive benefits. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view eligibility criteria.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.