AASC Lifeguard

The UAA Department of Recreation is currently accepting applications for lifeguard positions. The UAA Department of Recreation, located in the AVIS Alaska Sports Complex, is a diverse department designed to assist student‑athletes in meeting their academic and athletic goals and to provide all UAA students the opportunity for physical development on the Anchorage campus.

The department's mission is to support the educational mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage; to protect and promote the safety, health and well‑being of our student‑athletes; guide and support our student‑athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence; produce graduates and honourable citizens; and be actively engaged in our University community.

Advanced swimming skills required.

No prior experience is required for this position.

• Lifeguard certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date required.
• UA Safe Title IX completed training or completion of training within 30 days of the job start date.
• Behavior Based Safety (BBS) completed training or completion of training within 30 days of the job start date.
• Workplace Harassment Prevention completed training or completion of training within 30 days of the job start date.

To be eligible for student employment at UAA, a student must:

• a. be enrolled in the university system with a minimum of six credit hours in the current semester of employment; or
• b. for employment between semesters, have successfully completed six or more UA credit hours in the preceding semester and demonstrates plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester; and
• c. not work hours which interfere with class attendance; and
• d. have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Student Assistant 2 - $13.82/hour.

This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage.

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.

This is a student position and is restricted to no more than 20 hours per week while taking classes. Students may work between semesters if they successfully completed six credits or more the previous semester and demonstrates plans to enroll for six or more credit hours in the next semester. Students working in between semesters may be eligible to work up to 40 hours per week.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Julie Weber, Director of Recreation and Intramural Sports, at jaweber3 or .

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance with this application or at any stage of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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