Access Control, Athletics, Communication Skills, Emergency Response, Facilities Management, First Aid, Fitness, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Sports, Surveillance, Team Player, Water Quality Testing
Student Employee, Athletics - Lifeguard - 26-27 Academic Year
Salary
$11.00 Hourly
Location
940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
POS-686
Division
Advancement and Enrollment Management
Department
AEM-Athletic/Intramurals
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
5/9/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Description Summary
Athletics department is hiring for the position of Lifeguard - Weight Room Attendant.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Student Rec Center is multi -purpose hub for physical fitness and social connection for students. The weight room caters to all levels of consumers from casual to elite athletes.
POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A lifeguard's primary duty is to ensure the safety of all swimmers and prevent accidents. They are to maintain continuous surveillance, enforce facility rules, and respond to emergencies.
- Lifeguard must be currently lifeguard and first aid certified.
- Hazard Inspections: Check pool equipment and water conditions daily for safety issues.
- Water Quality: Conduct chemical residual tests (chlorine, pH levels) and log readings as required by local health codes.
- Facility Maintenance: Keep the pool deck clear of debris, sweep and mop deck, wipe down seating area and help keep clean associated areas like locker rooms.
Additional Duties as Front Desk Attendant:
- Welcome Desk/Access Control: Greeting patrons, verifying student IDs, and managing facility walk-ins.
- Answering Inquiries: Providing information about fitness classes, intramural sports leagues, building hours, and facility rules
- Routine Upkeep: Performing frequent walkthroughs to ensure the weight room and cardio areas are free of hazards and stocked with machine cleaning products.
- Equipment Re-racking: Organizing dumbbells, weight plates, and yoga mats into their proper storage locations.
- Facility Hygiene: Wiping down exercise machines, cleaning windows or mirrors, and keeping lounge area clean.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Registered full-time SSU student
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Follow SSU dress code policy
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Employer Shawnee State University (OH)
Address 940 Second St.
Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662
Phone 740-351-3481
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Shawnee State University