Athletics Student Lifeguard (WS-ST3)

Job Title: Athletics Student Lifeguard (WS-ST3)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Athletics

Unit Number (5 digits): 11725

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Head Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):  This is a position for lifeguarding students during athletic workouts, including swim practice and dive practice.  

Transferable Skills: Certification through the American Red Cross as a Lifeguard, including lifeguarding skills, CPR, AED and first aid training. Vigilance, punctuality, attention to detail.

Duties and Responsibilities: Open and close the pool and locker rooms. Sit on the pool deck while monitoring swimmers during the entire swim session time. Vigilant observation of swimmers and divers as they work out in and around the water.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) Must be an ARC certified lifeguard.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, and lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs. to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, and wet or humid conditions indoors to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes.  It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position.  This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.