EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
The
GMU Aquatic & Fitness Center offers many employment opportunities
to the University community and to the local community as well. Employment
application forms are available at the Welcome Desk or click on the link
below.
Click here to download the employment application form. Please complete the form and fax to 703-993-3933.
Head
Lifeguard ($9.00/hr.):Participates in the management of programs, aquatic operations and supervision
of lifeguards. Qualifications required: Certification in life guarding,
CPR for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) and First Aid with a
minimum of 9 months of lifeguard experience and 3 months pool operation
experience. Certified pool operator's license required.
Contact: Erica Barber, Aquatics, at 993-3814 or ebarber@gmu.edu
Lifeguard
($8.00/hr.): Maintains a safe, clean and secure environment for patrons in the aquatic
area. Qualifications required: Certification in lifeguarding, CPR
for the Professional Rescuer (or equivalent) and First Aid.
Contact: Erica Barber, Aquatics, at 993-3814 or ebarber@gmu.edu
Water
Safety Instructor ($13.00 - $18.00):Participates in the George Mason University Learn to
Swim Program. Instructs swim lessons according to skill requirements as
defined by the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Program.Qualifications
required: American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
Contact: Erica Barber, Aquatics, at 993-3814 or ebarber@gmu.edu
Personal
Trainer ($10.00 - $17.50/hr.): Participates in the development and implementation of fitness
orientations, assessments, and programs. Interested individuals should
also hold a strong belief in life-long fitness. Qualifications required:
Certified by a national fitness organization, and hold current CPR and
First Aid certifications. Qualifications preferred: At least 1
year of experience working in a fitness center or personal training setting,
a degree in exercise science or related field, and a certification from
ACSM, NSCA, ACE or AFAA
Contact: 993-3939.
Fitness
Instructor ($6.50 - $9.50/hr.): NOW HIRING FOR FALL! Provides a safe and secure environment
for patrons in the fitness areas, while offering assistance in proper
equipment use. Interested individuals should also hold a strong belief
in life-long fitness. Qualifications Required: Certification in
CPR and First Aid. Qualifications preferred: At least 1 year of
experience working in a fitness center or personal training setting.
Contact: 993-3939.
Manager on Duty ($12.00): Supervises entire Center while full-time
staff is not present. Supervises front desk, fitness staff, and lifeguards.
Deals with any problems that arise in the Center. Responsible for closing
out the cash register and securing the building prior to leaving. Qualifications
required: Minimum two years experience in a customer service environment.
Familiar with cash handling and close out procedures. Must be CPR certified.
Must have excellent communication skills and one year of supervisory experience.
Contact: 993-3934 or ndougan@gmu.edu
Customer
Service Assistant ($6.50 - $8.50/hr.): Responsible for welcome desk
operations including membership registration, cash handling, information
dissemination and assisting patrons by phone and in person. Qualifications
preferred: Minimum of one-year experience in a customer service environment
with basic cash handling skills and multi-lined telephone experience.
Requires excellent communication skills.
Contact: 993-3934 or ndougan@gmu.edu