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*Seasonal Temporary Lifeguard (Summer)

  • 492524
  • Norman
  • Health/Wellness Services
  • Student Affairs
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Pay Range: Targeted salary: $13.00 - $14.50 hourly, based on experience and certifications

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: M - F, 6:00 am - 8:00 pm, Weekends 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm and some after-hours special events; Shifts vary depending on availability.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction

Provides lifeguarding, life safety support, and customer service. Maintains concentrated observation of swimmers in duty area in order to anticipate problems. Enforces all policies and regulations; and participates in regular in-service trainings.

Required Experience

  • Must be able to swim a minimum of 300 yards using front crawl and breaststroke.
  • Must be able to surface dive to a depth of between nine and thirteen feet of water to retrieve a ten-pound brick and exit the pool unassisted without using the ladder.
  • Must be able to lift no less than 30 pounds.
  • Must be able to respond in an emergency at any time.

Required Certifications and Licenses

  • Current Lifeguard Certification.
  • Current CPR for lifeguards or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification.
  • Current First Aid Certification.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications: 

  • Job offer for Lifeguard position will be contingent upon satisfactory performance of skills/knowledge of lifeguard material.

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

 

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