Job Details
Student Employee- Campus Recreation- Aquatics Lifeguard Personnel and Training Specialist
2026-07-24 sam houston state Huntsville,TX
Description:
Other Requirements for the Position
Open Date
07/07/2026
Position Number
9N9094
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Tresha Noel
Contact Phone
936-294-1972
Contact Email
txn024@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code ยง51.215.
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Posting Details
Posting Information
Requisition
202600236ST
Title
Student Employee- Campus Recreation- Aquatics Lifeguard Personnel and Training Specialist
Employee Class
Student Employee
College Work Study Position
No
Department
Campus Recreation
Division
Division of Student Affairs
Hours per week
Varies
Hiring Rate
$13.50
Preferred Student Classification
Nature & Purpose of Position
Job Title: Aquatics Lifeguard Instructor and Training Specialist
Hours: Varies
Job Function: Assist the Aquatics program which includes the following:
Major Responsibilities:
- Conduct Lifeguard Training Courses in accordance with American Red Cross Standards.
- Assist with organizing, scheduling, and promoting aquatic and safety training courses for the department and outside entities
- Responsible for upkeep all training class paperwork and records
- Assist with Department wide skills
- Conduct reviews and audits of the skills of current Aquatic staff
- Maintain all staff certification and notify staff of expirations
- Schedule and organize aquatic in-services
- Assist with hiring, training, evaluation of lifeguards
- Bump the pool when the effluent/influent pressure indicates its necessary
- Add chemicals to the pool to maintain proper chemistry.
- Ensure opening and closing task lists are complete and the facility is ready to open/close.
- Handle customer service issues
- Create the monthly schedules to ensure full coverage of all open shifts
- Schedule group rentals at each facility.
- Create and implement programs to engage students in the aquatic facility.
- Create marketing opportunities to get more students involved.
- Complete all training required by human resources.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings.
- Attend SHSU Campus Recreation Fall/Spring All staff training
- Experience managing and training lifeguards
Other Requirements for the Position
Open Date
07/07/2026
Position Number
9N9094
Contact Information
Contact Name & Title
Tresha Noel
Contact Phone
936-294-1972
Contact Email
txn024@shsu.edu
Contact Building & Room #
Contact Fax
Contact Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code ยง51.215.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report