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Employment
Interested in employment as a Lifeguard, Pool Maintenance Staff, or Guest Services Staff at the Texas Tech Aquatic Center and Leisure Pool? The pools at the Student Recreation Center employ dozens of students, both graduates and undergraduates, and would love for you to join our crew! We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for additional training and promotions, flexible scheduling built around your needs, and a great group of staff members.
If interested, do not hesitate to contact us via phone (806-742-1339 for the Leisure Pool or 806-742-3896 for the Aquatic Center), e-mail (aquatics@ttu.edu) or Facebook (tturecsportsaquatics). Or just stop by the Pool during hours to meet a supervisor and staff members and request an application! Application forms also available here.
Currently Hiring!
We are currently hiring LIFEGUARDS and WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS for the Summer!
If you are looking for a Summer Job, and want to come work at the pool or with children, sign up to be a Water Safety Instructor or a Lifeguard! Both positions require Red Cross Certifications, but if you are not certified, you can attend one of our training sessions!
Please turn in your application by June 5th!
Make sure to bring a completed APPLICATION FORM to your hiring session, as well as appropriate documentation for hiring paperwork.
You can find a list of appropriate documents HERE. You will need one item from Column A, or an item from BOTH Column B and Column C..
Prospective lifeguards will be required to complete a standard skills evaluation at the session, so come prepared to swim!
Job Descriptions
The Aquatic Center and Leisure Pool at Texas Tech Recreational Sports employ close to a hundred students a year, in several different job positions. Please do not hesistate to contact us with any questions.
Lifeguard
Lifeguards at the Texas Tech University Aquatic Center and Leisure Pool are the heart of our activities, and are the key first responders to dangerous situations at the facilities. In addition to constantly surveying the pool and surrounding areas while patrons are utilizing the premises, Texas Tech Lifeguards are preventative safety officials, and proactively work to prevent accidents from occuring. We employ dozens of lifeguards, and will provide additional training for Water Park Safety Certification if you are hired to work at the Leisure Pool.
Position Requirements
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid Certifications
- Current Red Cross CPR and AED Certifications
- Must pass Water Skills and written test
Water Safety Instructor
Water Safety Instructors (or WSIs) are responsible for teaching both Youth and Adult Learn-to-Swim classes as well as various clinics and stroke instruction courses. WSI positions are available all year long, but extra instructors are hired during the summer months for our large-scale youth learn-to-swim program.
Position Requirements
- Current Red Cross WSI certification
- Current Red Cross CPR and AED Certifications
- Competent swimming ability
Guest Services
Guest Services employees work at the entry and registration counter to check patron IDs and welcome guests to the facility. Guest Services staff need to be friendly and courteous, able to effectively communicate with patrons, answer queries about the facilities, and help members complete registration forms for special events or swimming lessons.
Position Requirements
- No prior work experience required, all training will be provided!
- If you are a prospective lifeguard, you can work as Guest Services while taking your Lifeguard Certification Course!
Maintenance Staff
Maintenance Staff are responsible for keeping the pool and surrounding facilities clean and functioning properly. Maintenance staff reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor as well as proactively maintain a safe and enjoyable pool environment.
Position Requirements
- No prior work experience required, all training will be provided!
- Able to lift 25 pounds consistently
- Comfort swimming in deep water.
- If you are a prospective lifeguard, you can work as Maintenance Staff while taking your Lifeguard Certification Course!
Promotion Opportunities
The Texas Tech University Aquatics Center offers many opportunities for employees to be promoted or cross-train into other areas.
Water Safety Instructor
Most lifeguard staff are afforded the opportunity to become Water Safety Instructors prior to the beginning of our Summer Learn-to-Swim programs. Becoming a WSI requires an extra Red Cross Certification, but is a rewarding opportunity to practice teaching skills, add an important line to your resume, and accept increased responsibility in your employment.
Aquatic Supervisor
Aquatic supervisors are promoted internal candidates who have shown excellent work at the entry-level positions at the pool facilities, and operate in a supervisory capability for their shifts. They are responsible for addressing a wide variety of problems that could occur at the pool, and are in charge of patron safety as well as supervising staff members.
Lifeguard/Safety Instructor
Lifeguard and Safety instructors teach Lifeguard Skills and Safety courses throughout the school year, as well as help the staff at the Aquatic Center and Leisure Pools maintain up-to-date lifesaving procedures and keep their response skills sharp. This position requires an additional certification from the Red Cross.
Maintenance Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisors are responsible for keeping the aquatic facilities functioning correctly, as well as the general environment safe and secure. Maintenance Supervisors directly administrate the Maintenance staff, as well as provide them with training and procedural instructions.
Contact Us
For more information, please email us at aquatics@ttu.edu or call us at 806-742-1339 or 806-742-3896.
