UNMTemps, the University of New Mexico's internal
temporary staffing department, seeks a temporary Lifeguard to join the Recreational Services Department.

You have been requested by name for this temporary assignment. Since
this is not a competitive placement, this position is not eligible for the
temp-to-regular program through UNMTemps.

Lifeguards must maintain patron surveillance of the facility while enforcing rules and regulations effectively as directed by the University and State of New Mexico Environment Department. Must be able to: spot dangers and potential hazards to prevent serious injury or accident; control and report unruly behavior; maintain accurate detailed documentation of headcount, first aid practices and others; perform cleaning duties. Must act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.  Must provide emergency care and treatment as a team as set by American Red Cross standards and procedures.   
Exceeding the Red Cross standards, UNM lifeguards must be able to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes or less, swim with a 10-pound brick for 25 yards, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 14 feet depth and tread with it on the surface for one minute.

Assignment Details:
Days
& Hours: to be arranged
Anticipated
Start Date: as soon as possible, pending required pre-employment screening
Projected
End Date: one year from date of hire
Parking
Arrangements: Responsibility of the selected employee

UNMTemps
provides staffing solutions to UNM departments requesting temporary employees
as positions become available due to a vacancy, when regular employees are
absent, for peak work periods, and for special events. As such, UNMTemps
assignments/positions may end with little or no advance notice. 

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must maintain Certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.
• CPR Certified.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Less than high school; at least 6 months of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: Current Certification as Lifeguard by a recognized source of training.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

All UNM lifeguards must be certified in first aid, AED, oxygen, and lifeguarding for the professional rescuer through Red Cross; current certification is preferred but we also offer certification classes for those who wish to work and are not currently certified.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.