Recreation Specialist I

Apply for Job Job Opening ID 534056
Location Biscayne Bay Campus
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Review Date 03/03/2025
Regular/Temporary Regular
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About FIU

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Job Summary

Provides life safety support for the Wellness and Recreation Aquatic Center pools at BBC and MMC as primary lifeguard and swimming instructor. Assist with the operation, care, event set-up and breakdown for recreation facilities at both campuses.

• Serves as the primary lifeguard and swim instructor; supervises the swimming pool and surrounding facility to ensure the safety of all facility users at both campuses.
• Patrols and observes swimming pool to ensure appropriate pool usage. Prevents tag games, fighting, and other infractions of rules around pool area.
• Conducts swimming lessons, aquatic programs, and swimming meets as required. Prepares and distributes swimming lesson materials.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate chemical levels in swimming pool water; conducts water tests, maintaining records of results, in accordance with the Florida Department of Health guidelines. Reports substandard pool conditions to supervisor.
• Performs custodial services to maintain a clean and orderly facility and its surrounding areas, including the locker rooms, hallways, weight rooms, bathrooms, and offices. Ensures that benches and other movable equipment are kept at assigned locations. Assists in sweeping and mopping around pool area and building, and picking up wastepaper and trash at pool or bayside area. Vacuums pools. Paints machinery and equipment to protect against rust.
• Responds to emergency situations and assists or rescues swimmers in distress utilizing established rescue techniques. Administers first aid to cuts or other injuries suffered by swimmers and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as necessary. Reports emergencies to supervisor.
• Assists with the set up and breakdowns of events at the outdoor recreation facilities at both campuses. Provides general level of maintenance and cleaning support for outdoor recreation events and programs.
• Enforces pool safety regulations and department policies and procedures to prevent accidents and maintain order.
• Enforces pool safety regulations and department policies and procedures to prevent accidents and maintain order.
• Answers inquiries from pool patrons.
• Coordinates and may conduct in-service staff trainings and safety drills. Assists in in-service training sessions in the use of emergency and first-aid equipment.
• Compiles, records, and maintains simple data. Ensures accident reports, records sheets, and other types of reports are properly completed and forwarded to the Pools Supervisor. Maintains records and develops reports concerning pool operations and aquatic recreational activities.
• Provides on-going training/orientation on department policies and procedures for new employees as directed by the Pools Supervisor.
• Assists pool supervisor with the developments and maintenance of all temporary and part-time lifeguard work schedules to ensure appropriate coverage during pool operation hours.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, storms, and/or any other university emergency closing. Is expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and/or vocational/technical training. Valid Florida Driver's License CDL - Class E

Departmental Requirements

The following valid certificates must be possessed at time of application and maintained valid throughout employment: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED

Desired Qualifications

Aquatic Facility Operators License.

Job Category

Staff

Advertised Salary

$33,408-$37,584
Work Schedule

Begin time: 10:00 AM

End time: 6:30 PM

Working Condition(s)

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Travel to FIU Campus
• Ability to travel locally

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How to Claim Vet Preference

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or email ocrca@fiu.edu.

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