Working Title: Lifeguard for KIN 100 - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment / Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: N/A

College/Division: College of Health and Behavioral Studies

Department: 100051 - Kinesiology Department

Pay Rate: Hourly

Specify Range or Amount: $12.41

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/28/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

To provide lifeguard supervision for the swim sections of KIN 100 to ensure the safety of participating students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lifeguards will supervise the swimmers in the pool area and carry out emergency response procedures for swimmers in need. The lifeguard will report any issues or concerns to the class instructor. Lifeguard will be prepared for each class and report on time. It is the lifeguard's responsibility to undertake regular training as required for certification.

Qualifications:

Must be a certified lifeguard and able to provide documentation of such.

Additional Posting Information:

Seeking coverage for 3 M/W classes 10:20am-11:10am, 11:30am-12:20pm and 12:40pm-1:30pm
*Potential to hire multiple people in order to cover all classes*

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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