About the role#
Lifeguards at the Mizzou Aquatic Center ensure the safety of all facility patrons. This part-time role involves preventing and responding to emergencies, enforcing facility regulations, and maintaining a high standard of service. You will work with little supervision and must be comfortable interacting with guests in an assertively friendly manner.
What you'll do#
- Monitor the aquatic facility to ensure patron safety.
- Respond quickly and correctly to emergency situations.
- Enforce all Mizzou Aquatic Center rules and regulations.
- Stay informed on facility policies, procedures, and upcoming events.
- Follow communication protocols with supervisors and coworkers.
- Attend all required in-service and staff training sessions.
- Perform lifeguarding skills according to American Red Cross and MizzouRec standards.
- Report broken or dysfunctional equipment to staff immediately.
- Adhere to all University, MizzouRec, and Team Mizzou guidelines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student at the University of Missouri.
- Valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
- Basic risk-management experience in an aquatic facility.
- Ability to pass pre-employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge.
- Strong recognition and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Availability to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and university holidays or breaks.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $15.65 per hour, paid bi-weekly.
- Schedule: 10-15 hours per week during fall and spring semesters, and 15-25 hours per week during the summer. Shifts are 2 hours long, scheduled between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
About University of Missouri-Columbia
The University of Missouri-Columbia is a public research institution located in Columbia, Missouri. It serves as a member of the Association of American Universities. The university focuses on teaching, research, and public service. It employs over 15,000 people.
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