URec continues to seek high caliber Lifeguards‚ Water Safety Instructors, and Aqua Fitness Instructors.
Prospective employees must be full time students of SU. In order to Lifeguard‚ students must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification‚ CPR-Pro and First Aid, as well as pass a required lifeguard test (see below). Additionally, lifeguards must be able and willing to work in three areas of responsibility:
- Daily operations of the facility
- Light maintenance of the facility (daily‚ weekly‚ and special duties)
- Swim meet support staff (during all swim meets)
Required Connolly Aquatic Center Lifeguard Employment Test
- Swim 500 Yards– no stopping
- Tread Water for 2 minutes
- Pick up a weighted (10 lbs.) full length mannequin from 15 feet depth and bring to surface
- Perform Active rescue
- Perform Passive rescue and victim removal
- Perform Submerged rescue and victim removal
- Perform CPR skills
- Perform Spinal Management (Backboarding in Shallow & Deepwater rescue)
Additional questions regarding employment can be directed to Rusty Vineyard, (206) 220-8404, or email vineyarr@seattleu.edu.