Lifeguard
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Lifeguard, Recreation & Leisure
req
25312
Working Title
Lifeguard
Position Grade
05
Position Summary
To
work as a UNM Lifeguard you must maintain patron surveillance of the facility
while enforcing rules and regulations effectively as directed by
the University and State of New Mexico Environment Department. Must be able to:
spot dangers and potential hazards to prevent serious injury or accident;
control and report unruly behavior; maintain accurate detailed
documentation of headcount, first aid practices and others; perform cleaning
duties. Must act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in
the event of an emergency. Must provide emergency care and treatment as a
team as set by American Red Cross standards and procedures.
Exceeding the Red Cross standards, UNM lifeguards must be
able to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes or less, swim with a 10-pound brick for 25
yards, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 14 feet depth and tread with it on
the surface for one minute. As a minimum qualification for this position:
All UNM lifeguards must be certified in first aid, AED, oxygen, and lifeguarding for the professional rescuer through Red Cross.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
- Must maintain Certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.
- CPR Certified.
- May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Less than high school; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure:
Current Certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred QualificationsAdditional Requirements
If selected for the position, must be able to supply current Lifeguard Certification.
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Recreational Services (823A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
On-Call
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $15.00
Benefits Eligible
This is not a benefits eligible position.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
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