Wellness & Event Center Lifeguard Position

New P/T Wellness & Event Center Lifeguard Position

Join the New Jersey Institute of Technology as a part-time WEC Lifeguard. The position holder is responsible for supervising and observing the pool environment, ensuring the safety of all bathers and visitors, enforcing all facility rules and regulations, and assisting the Aquatic Director with any aquatics-related tasks as assigned.

The responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Working with fellow WEC lifeguards to keep constant surveillance of the pool and deck area, ensuring the safety of all guests.
• Enforcing all facility and NJIT rules and regulations, including those posted on pool signs.
• Acting in emergency situations in accordance with training and the WEC pool handbook.
• Providing assistance with aquatic-related tasks assigned by the Aquatic Director, including setting up the pool or deck for activities and events.
• Keeping accurate and appropriate records of pool usage, water chemistry, and all incidents as outlined in the WEC pool handbook.
• Keeping appropriate certifications current and valid.

In addition to these responsibilities, the ideal candidate will possess certain characteristics, including:

• Achievement/Goal Orientation:
  Demonstrates a concern and aptitude for achieving or surpassing results against an internal or external standard of excellence.
• Persistence/Tenacity:
  Works systematically and tirelessly to meet or exceed inherent and stated goals and standards for the position.
• Accomplishment Aptitude:
  Establishes and follows through on a systematic course of action for self or others to assure accomplishment of a specific objective.
• Teamwork/Team Orientation:
  Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
• Honesty and Integrity:
  Acts in accordance with all university and departmental policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Communication:
  Demonstrates the ability to clearly express ideas, thoughts, and concepts verbally and/or in writing.

The prerequisite qualifications for this position include:

• State-approved certification for Lifeguard with CPR/AED and First-aid.
• Additional water-related certifications preferred (WSI, Instructor, etc.).
• Former Lifeguard experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with guests and other staff members required.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and remember NJIT policies and regulations for facility use.
• Must possess the ability to foster a cooperative environment and organize and coordinate.
• Ability to identify and react appropriately to “poor/non-swimmers”, medical emergencies, and unruly guests.
• Must have the ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

New Jersey Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The hourly rate for this position is $15-$18 (USD), and the position is part-time and non-exempt.