Wellness and Recreation is seeking enthusiastic students to ensure the safety of users and participants by preventing and responding to emergencies in the Aquatic Center.

Wellness and Recreation commits to foster a learning environment for our student employees that cultivate the skills of ethical reasoning, critical thinking, teamwork, initiative and professionalism. Programs and facilities are student run with professional coaching. The goal is to help develop student’s transferable skills and create a supportive and challenging environment for them to succeed in and out of the classroom.

Responsibilities
• Ensure the safety of patrons through patron surveillance
• Perform preventative maintenance through cleaning tasks
• Inspect the facility and report any unsafe conditions or equipment
• Complete records and reports
• Assist with opening and closing checklists
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance)

Lifeguards working over the summer – May 4 – August 16, 2024 will make $15/hour

• Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific policies and guidelines
• Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan
• Attend required trainings and meetings
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of Wellness and Recreation: ethical reasoning, critical thinking, teamwork, initiative and professionalism
• Assist as needed in all required departmental functions
• Maintain an up-to-date American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

• Effective interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills
• Commitment to customer service
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics and commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Maintain clean, appropriate and professional attire
• Commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles

N/A

• Current NC State degree-seeking student (enrolled in a minimum of 9 credits for undergraduate or 4.5 for graduate students)
• Current or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification before position commencement
• Pre-Employment Testing of lifeguarding knowledge and skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in all of the American Red Cross Lifeguard prerequisite skills
• Prerequisites: swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes and complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds
• Individuals with a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification are subject to a skill scenario

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call (919) 515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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