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Job description
Salary: $11.00 Hourly
Location : 940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: POS-686
Division: Advancement and Enrollment Management
Department: AEM-Athletic/Intramurals
Opening Date: 06/26/2026
Closing Date: 5/9/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Description Summary
Athletics department is hiring for the position of Lifeguard - Weight Room Attendant.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Student Rec Center is multi -purpose hub for physical fitness and social connection for students. The weight room caters to all levels of consumers from casual to elite athletes.
POSITION SUMMARY, ROUTINE TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
A lifeguard's primary duty is to ensure the safety of all swimmers and prevent accidents. They are to maintain continuous surveillance, enforce facility rules, and respond to emergencies.
Lifeguard must be currently lifeguard and first aid certified.
Hazard Inspections: Check pool equipment and water conditions daily for safety issues.
Water Quality: Conduct chemical residual tests (chlorine, pH levels) and log readings as required by local health codes.
Facility Maintenance: Keep the pool deck clear of debris, sweep and mop deck, wipe down seating area and help keep clean associated areas like locker rooms.
Additional Duties as Front Desk Attendant:
Welcome Desk/Access Control: Greeting patrons, verifying student IDs, and managing facility walk-ins.
Answering Inquiries: Providing information about fitness classes, intramural sports leagues, building hours, and facility rules
Routine Upkeep: Performing frequent walkthroughs to ensure the weight room and cardio areas are free of hazards and stocked with machine cleaning products.
Equipment Re-racking: Organizing dumbbells, weight plates, and yoga mats into their proper storage locations.
Facility Hygiene: Wiping down exercise machines, cleaning windows or mirrors, and keeping lounge area clean.
Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED
Registered full-time SSU student
Eligible to work in the United States
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and follow instructions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
Follow SSU dress code policy
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Worksite address
portsmouth, OH, 45662, US
Who can apply
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