Davenport Country Club is Hiring Lifeguards

Davenport Country Club is hiring lifeguards for the upcoming summer.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility
  • Ability to respond accurately and professionally to critical incidents and emergency situations
  • Ability to execute Emergency Action Plans and Water Rescue Skills
  • Knowledge and ability to perform injury prevention techniques
  • Provide effective surveillance of the pool facility
  • Effectively communicate with club members and other staff
  • Teach and assist in swim lessons, swim team, and other events
  • Provide excellent customer/member service
  • Possesses critical thinking ability

Job Requirement(s):

  • At least 16 years of age.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license or other form of identification
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification must be valid through September 10, 2025.
  • Current CPR/AED Certification must be valid through September 10, 2025.
  • First Aid Certification must be valid through September 10, 2025.
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification is encouraged, but not required.

Note: Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season including Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time enough qualified applications are received to fill the positions.

Physical Qualifications:

The employee is expected to be able and willing to perform all physical activities essential and related to the position; including swimming, sitting, observing the entirety of the facility, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and highly repetitive motions. Prolonged exposure to elements; including sun, wind, and rain. May involve heavy lifting, as well as physically strenuous work. Protection from the sun and elements is the personal responsibility of the employee.

Pay: Starting at $12 per hour.

Meals are provided while on duty.

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Davenport Country Club Summer Job Opportunity

Davenport Country Club is hiring Pool Servers for the upcoming summer.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide exceptional service;
  • Serve food & beverage orders in a friendly, professional, and timely manner;
  • Have full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions;
  • Ability to read beverage recipes and be able to construct them in a timely manner;
  • Follow DCC policies, procedures and service standards;
  • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage;
  • Have full knowledge of all menu items, garnishes, contents and preparation methods;
  • Responsible for personal hygiene, grooming, clean uniform, and professional appearance;
  • Assist in providing the pool amenities to guests;
  • Clear tables during service. Control guest checks and secure proper payment;
  • Full knowledge of Food and Beverage menus and offerings.
  • To perform other duties as directed by your supervisor or Club manager;

Job Requirement(s):

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Effectively operate a point-of-sale system;
  • High school or equivalent education required;
  • Punctuality and regular/reliable attendance;
  • Basic knowledge of food presentation, preparation and handling;
  • Be able to communicate clearly.

Note: Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season including Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekend.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time enough qualified applications are received to fill the positions.

Physical Qualifications:

This position is expected to be able to perform all physical activities essential and related to the position including kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking to membership, and highly repetitive motions. May involve heavy lifting as well as physically and emotionally strenuous work. Prolonged exposure to elements; including sun, wind, and rain. Protection from the sun and elements is the responsibility of the individual.

Job Type: Seasonal Part-time

Pay: $11.50 per hour plus tips.

Meals provided while on duty.

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AHS Choir Members Excel at Vocal Festival

Seven Assumption Choir members were selected to participate in the 2025 Dorian Vocal Festival at Luther College on Jan. 12th and 13th. Six of the students also participated in private voice lessons with a voice professor, which made them eligible to be a solo finalist for the Grand Concert. Earning honorable mention for her solo was Katelyn O’Brien ‘25, and listed as a semi-finalist was Geno DelPreore ’25. The Dorian Vocal Festival is the largest select high school honor choir in the country with nearly 1,000 junior/senior student singers from over 200 high schools and five states.

 

Dodgeball for Diapers

This week, January 21-24, Assumption High School is holding its annual Diaper Drive sponsored by the Knights 4 Life club. Diapers of all sizes (preferably the larger ones though) can be donated through any Assumption High School student or dropped off at the Assumption Front Office. All donations will go to help local charities. The Assumption family thanks you for your support!

 

Course Drop Dates

Last Day to Drop a Class for Another Class: Thursday, January 9, 2025

  • Students will be required to make up previous work assigned.
  • Students must carry at least 3.25 credits per semester (Board Policy)

Last Day to Drop a Class for a Study Hall: Monday, February 10, 2025

  • College courses will receive a “W” (Withdrawal) on their Scott Community College transcript.
  • Students must carry at least 3.25 credits per semester (Board Policy)

In accordance with Iowa State Athletic Union regulations, classes dropped after September 20, 2024 will be considered an “avoidance of failure” and will result in a 20-day period of athletic ineligibility.