Lifeguard

JOB SUMMARY

UCSF Fitness and Recreation operates two fitness centers at UCSF.  We provide fitness and wellbeing services to UCSF Students, Faculty, Staff and Community members through a broad range of fitness, recreation, aquatics, personal training, outdoor programs, and health and wellness programs.  

We make life better here by inspiring fitness and wellbeing for everyone.  UCSF Fitness and Recreation’s mission is to enrich the human spirit, quality of life, and community at UCSF. We are passionate fitness and recreation professionals committed to doing quality work.  We fulfill that mission by providing our members with exceptional service, knowledgeable staff, a wide variety of activities, and a clean environment.  We are a customer service division, providing needed services on all UCSF campus sites and delivering these services with PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

The Lifeguard works under direct supervision of the Aquatics Manager and is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations of the Aquatics unit, which include customer service, patron safety, pool maintenance, emergency procedures/evacuations, and daily safety checks of the swimming pools, and surrounding areas. 

REQUIRED:

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma, possession of an American Red Cross Advanced Life Saving Certificate, possession of a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate, and possession of a current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate (active or obtained by start date)

PREFERRED:

• American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) (active or obtained within 1 year of hire)