The College of New Jersey Hiring for Lifeguard Athletics – Temporary Worker at Ewing, NJ Full Time

Description
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.The Athletics-Aquatics area is seeking candidates for the Lifeguard role.Lifeguard, as trained by the American Red Cross.Main Responsibilities:1) Enforce all the Aquatic Center policies, rules and regulations.2) Rescue and resuscitate any victim as needed. 3) Maintain the Aquatic Center’s sanitary appearance. 4) Work any scheduled assignments including a minimum number of break and special event hours 5) Attend all in-service training programs. 6) Be aware of swim center programs and schedule changes.   Learning Objectives: (What skills the student will be developing through this position)1) How to handle life threatening situations2) How to calm down individuals3) When employed in shift and safety professions how important it is to be punctual and responsible.4) Must complete TCNJ Safe Colleges Training and Follow all campus protocols for COVID Safety Preferred Qualifications: 

• Must have current certifications through May 2021 in LGT/First Aid/CPR/AED. Preferred certifications in Preventing Disease Transmission & Oxygen Administration. 
• Lifeguard tryouts will include 1) Timed 50 yard swim 2)Timed 200 yard swim 3) Three mock rescue/AED skills tests. 
• Bring swimsuit, towel (goggles allowed during swims) and copies of current certifications and class schedule. 
• An email will be sent the weekend prior of tryouts confirming your application.

Facility is open from 5 AM to 11 PM Mon-Fri and 6:30 AM – 8:30 Sat-Sun PM during the academic year. Must be able to work weekends.About TCNJTCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 “Most Competitive” schools in the nation by Barron’s Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter – an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ’s seven schools – Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College’s campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings, including the fourth-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.Contact InformationQualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found. Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks.

Primary Location: Athletic Rec Center – Recreation and Wellness
Work Locations:
Athletic Rec Center – Recreation and Wellness (Athletic Rec Center – Recreation and Wellness)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628

Job: Temporary
Organization: The College of New Jersey
Job Posting: Aug 22, 2023, 10:36:30 AM