Student Employee- Campus Recreation- Aquatics Lifeguard Personnel and Training Specialist

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition 202600236ST Title Student Employee- Campus Recreation- Aquatics Lifeguard Personnel and Training Specialist Employee Class Student Employee College Work Study Position No Department Campus Recreation Division Division of Student Affairs Hours per week Varies Hiring Rate

$13.50

Preferred Student Classification Nature & Purpose of Position

Job Title: Aquatics Lifeguard Instructor and Training Specialist

Hours: Varies

Job Function: Assist the Aquatics program which includes the following:

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct Lifeguard Training Courses in accordance with American Red Cross Standards.
• Assist with organizing, scheduling, and promoting aquatic and safety training courses for the department and outside entities
• Responsible for upkeep all training class paperwork and records
• Assist with Department wide skills
• Conduct reviews and audits of the skills of current Aquatic staff
• Maintain all staff certification and notify staff of expirations
• Schedule and organize aquatic in-services
• Assist with hiring, training, evaluation of lifeguards

Additional Duties

• Bump the pool when the effluent/influent pressure indicates its necessary
• Add chemicals to the pool to maintain proper chemistry.
• Ensure opening and closing task lists are complete and the facility is ready to open/close.
• Handle customer service issues

Supervisory Duties

• Create the monthly schedules to ensure full coverage of all open shifts
• Schedule group rentals at each facility.
• Create and implement programs to engage students in the aquatic facility.
• Create marketing opportunities to get more students involved.

Training

• Complete all training required by human resources.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings.
• Attend SHSU Campus Recreation Fall/Spring All staff training

Qualifications:

• Experience managing and training lifeguards

Other Requirements for the Position Open Date 07/07/2026 Position Number 9N9094

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title Tresha Noel Contact Phone 936-294-1972 Contact Email txn024@shsu.edu Contact Building & Room # Contact Fax Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Reference Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Explain your experience training lifeguards and conducting in-service trainings.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently enrolled as a student at Sam Houston State University?
• Yes
• No