Waterfront Lifeguard
Lake Wauburg Lifeguards work at North Shore and shifts are 6.5 - 8.5 hours long. Responsibilities include swim area watch, rescue boat operation, and equipment check-out. You must have reliable transportation to apply.
RecSports Team Member Responsibilities
- Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests
- Uphold and exceed the expectations of the cornerstones of RecSports service: Accountability, Anticipating needs, Attitude, and Atmosphere
- Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador
- Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic
- Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and around RecSports facilities
- Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction
- Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures
- All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Code of Conduct process that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors
Unit Specific Job Responsibilities
Lake Wauburg Lifeguards work at North Shore and shifts are 6.5 - 8.5 hours long. Responsibilities include swim area watch, rescue boat operation, and equipment check-out. You must have reliable transportation to apply.
- Perform all necessary lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR skills as certified by American Red Cross
- Maintain a current Florida Boater License to operate the Rescue Boat for Lake Watch
- Observe and enforce all facility rules and regulations
- Monitor the safety of swimmers and boaters on the lake
- Perform all appropriate saves/rescues as needed for swimmers or boaters
- Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors
- Provide customer service and safety briefings for patrons renting boats
- Assist patrons with launching boats into lake
- Obtain working knowledge of Hobie Cat Wave sail boats through internal training, perform maintenance and cleaning as needed
- Attend mandatory departmental Fall training and all monthly meetings/in-services
- Maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Lake Wauburg Administrative Team
- Answer phone and inform the public of hours of operation, areas of interest, reservation policies and special events
- Maintain restrooms, clean, empty trash and re-stock daily
Requirements/Qualifications
- Interest in outdoor recreation, customer service, and campus involvement.
- Reliable transportation to get to Lake Wauburg North Shore
- Successfully complete a Lifeguard Try-Out (pre-employment water test)
- Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification by start date.
- Availability to work two shifts per week during operating hours, including weekday, weekend, and over academic breaks.
- Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and in-services
- Attend mandatory trainings .
- Complete and maintain UF online certifications GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811
Preferred Qualifications
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
- Current Florida Boater License
- Previous experience operating a motorized boat
- Previous experience working at a waterfront facility
- American Red Cross Waterfront Module