Student Assistant - Lifeguard (Macon Campus)

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position ensures the safety of patrons of the Middle Georgia State University aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies, during the months of pool operation, which are generally April through September.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility, acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.

• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.

• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.

• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.

• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.

• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by head lifeguard or Director.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current enrolled MGA Student

• Must be enrolled in 6 or more semester hours per semester

• Must have a GPA of 2.0 or greater

• This position requires certification as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross

• American Red Cross CPR and AED certification required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• This position requires certification as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross

• American Red Cross CPR and AED certification required

• Knowledge of university rules and procedures.

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.

• Skill in the application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department

• Ability to competently complete related logs and paperwork

• High quality customer service skill

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship

• Engagement

• Adaptability

• Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.