Lifeguard and Aquatics Operations Assistant

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

The Cornell University Physical Education Department is proud to offer one of the largest and most diverse Physical Culture Programs in the Ivy League. Over 250 courses are available, taught by experienced and gifted instructors. Thousands of undergraduates and some grad students attend these classes every semester. Through our broad-based programs, we try to educate students to live a healthy and holistic lifestyle now and after Cornell.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well- balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

   

Position Summary

The Lifeguard and Aquatics Operations Assistant is responsible for the supervision of pool patrons during assigned times to open swimming, Physical Education and Outdoor Education courses, wellness and fitness courses, physical therapy, and intercollegiate swimming and diving practices. This position is key to respond to emergency situations, which include administration of First Aid, CPR, Automatic External Defibrillation (AED),and recognize and take actions when more advanced care and emergency care needs to be summoned. This position is responsible for opening, supervising and securing swimming pool areas before, during and after swimming periods and assisting Director of Aquatics in scheduling, supervising and training student lifeguards. In addition, this position also teaches PE Swimming classes and provides tutoring service on swimming.

As we are approaching the holidays, we anticipate to start reviewing all applications after the break in the new year. Thank you very much for your patience and understanding.

 

Success Factors

• Strong and independent work ethic, with a resolve to be approachable, accessible and responsive to the multiple individuals and groups with which they interact daily.
• Able to work in a constructive and collaborative manner with a variety of individuals and groups is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in navigating the various scheduling and management responsibilities

 

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED Provider Certificate (requires yearly re-certification).
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate
• 1 year lifeguarding experience at a large pool/waterfront setting.
• Basic computer skills of electronic mail, Microsoft Office, Google Drive
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive a