The Campus Recreation Center is seeking students to serve as lifeguards for the McAuley Aquatic Center and Crawford pools for summer and year-round. The Georgia Tech Aquatics Facilities have a long history as a premier facility in the nation for hosting events and swim meets. The 50 meter competition pool and 17-ft dive pool were originally constructed for the 1996 Olympics. Today, the McAuley Aquatic Center is the choice for more than 50 annual local, regional, and national events. With a staff of 80 team members and the aquatics facilities open most days from 5:30am-10pm, there is a large amount of flexibility in scheduling. We offer early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. Guards receive an additional $4/hr extra for swim meet shifts.

Getting started is easy! Simply apply online, attend an interview (either our open slots at 5pm Tuesdays or individually scheduled), and attend/pass one of our lifeguard certification classes.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Lifeguard must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.

We offer this certification class monthly at the McAuley Aquatic Center for no cost to offered employees. All materials will be provided for the course included in your course fee. The course is a blend of 8 hrs of online modules and 22.5 hours of in-class/pool instruction, typically done Thurs-Sun.

QUALIFICATIONS TO TAKE LIFEGUARD CLASS
An individual must be at least 16 years of age or older and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to enter the course and must be demonstrated prior to class participation.

• Lifeguard candidate must be able to continuously swim a distance of 200 yards (without resting) using the front crawl and/or breaststroke. The candidate must stop after 150 yards, tread water without the use of hands for 2 minutes, and then continue swimming for 50 yards.
• Lifeguard candidate must be able to recover a 10 pound weight from 11’ feet down and swim with it on their back for 20 yards. The candidate must get out of the water in under 1:40s.
• Lifeguard candidate must be able to recover a 10 pound weight from eight feet (17') water depth
• All required uniforms for this position are provided by the CRC as part of your employment
• Team members must make their own accommodations for parking


NON-GEORGIA TECH/USG STUDENTS
• Non-Georgia Tech and University System of Georgia (USG) students may apply but may fall into a different employment classification that limits the allowable term of their employment to less than one year.

• All employment is at-will in accordance with state guidelines.

About This Job:
We are looking to fill two student worker positions to help us make accessible textbooks and course material for individuals with print-related disabilities. We are currently hoping to find two candidates with a strong background in advanced math and computer science to assist us in the production of accessible files for students taking advanced math classes. Student workers will need to have solid computer and writing skills, and will learn advanced production techniques to create accessible file formats for a production unit under CIDI, the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation, which is a USG/BOR statewide disability service and research center at Georgia Tech. Please visit our website to learn more about CIDI’s Document Accessibility Services team: https://cidi.gatech.edu/services/DAS

Minimum Qualifications:
• Reliable and dependable
• Able to follow directions and work independently
• Excellent writing skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Be able to work efficiently and accurately
• Typing speed of 45 wpm or higher
• Minimum of Calculus II course completion
• Knowledge of advanced math so that when screen-reading software speaks equations out loud, you will be able to identify errors in how the math is spoken
• Ability to write descriptions of images in STEM textbooks (training will be provided)
• Excellent reading comprehension, spelling, and grammar skills
• Knowledge of digital file formats such as PDF and MS Word DOC
• Anticipated graduation date is at least one year later than current date
• Available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to learn the basics of MathML
• Knowledge of HTML 5, XML, XHTML
• Ability to create MS Word macros
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot technical/software-related issues
• Interest in keeping this job for 1 year or more

Preferred Computer Specs:
Student workers will remote into a CIDI computer with all relevant software. To establish a smooth remote desktop connection, your own computer should have the following:
• CPU/Processor: 2018 or newer
• RAM/Memory: 16GB minimum
• Hard Drive: 500Gb SSD minimum

Application Information:
• These remote positions will be part time, for a maximum of 20 hours per week while students are taking classes, for $15.00 per hour.
• Scheduling shifts is flexible between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday only.
• A brief 15-30 minute Skills Test will be administered immediately after the interview to assess basic computer and writing skills.
• Please send your resume and cover letter to the Production Supervisor Deanna Mansfield at deanna.mansfield@design.gatech.edu to apply for a position. In your email, please briefly explain your interest in this position and any experience or interest you have working in the field of accessibility.

CIDI’s Mission Statement:
Combining decades of service and research, CIDI's mission is to improve the human condition through equal access to technology-based and research-driven information, services, and products for individuals with disabilities.