Campus Recreation Aquatics Intern

Posting Summary

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01512PO25 Job Code Title Program Assistant Advertised Title Campus Recreation Aquatics Intern Campus Columbia College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS UHS Campus Recreation Students Salary 20/ per hour Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 29 Work Schedule Job Search Category Student Services

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From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

This position will assist in the planning & implementation of the aquatic instructional and recreational programs. This position will hire, supervise, schedule, and evaluate lifeguard staff. Provide on-going in-service training. Responsible for applicant pool, skills testing, employee information, evaluations, & current certifications. Revise and update procedural manuals.

Job Duties:

* Develop, promote, implement, and maintain current aquatic programs.

* Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate lifeguards and swim instructors.

* Assist with risk management initiatives (i.e., audits and All-Staff) and the implementation of risk management policies and procedures.

* Facilitate certification courses as needed for Campus Recreation employees and partners.

* Assess programs and adjust as needed for the success of aquatic programs.

* Conduct in-service training for student employees (4 hours per month).

* Aid in administration of a comprehensive swim lesson program.

* Assist the Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety in preparing and managing the aquatics budget.

- Assist the Assistant Director of Aquatics & Safety in creating, promoting, and managing new aquatics/safety-based programming.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree and work experience in aquatics environments.

* Must have experience or general knowledge in supervising lifeguards, training lifeguards, or related area of recreation.

* Current Lifeguarding/FA/CPR/AED certifications preferred.

* Willingness to work a variable schedule (intermittent evening and weekend hours will be required).

* Exceptional organizational and customer service skills, as well as ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/11/2025 Proposed End Date 05/15/2026 Job Open Date 07/10/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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