Primary Duties

Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining the safety of patrons and staff in the Aquatic Center by practicing active, preventative lifeguarding skills and providing emergency care in an emergency. An active American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required to be considered for this position.

• Respond to all aquatic emergencies in the pool area and provide appropriate care
• Recognize and report pool-related hazards to the Aquatic Supervisor
• Follow the assigned lifeguard rotation and understand your specific areas of zone coverage.
• Enforce pool rules consistently
• Forward patrons with specific questions or concerns to the Aquatic Supervisor
• Assist in maintaining a clean pool environment through assigned duties
• Complete all accident, incident, and rescue reports
• Work all scheduled shifts, or find a substitute
• Attend and participate in all scheduled aquatic staff meetings and trainings
• Present a professional image
• Maintain current certifications
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties, including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inter-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
• Hour requirement: work as part of the weekend rotation
• Skills acquired include: Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. You must upload a copy of your certification to the "Additional Documents" section of the application.

Compensation and Benefits

• During the academic year hourly rate $12.40, and Summer semester hourly rate $13.40
• 20% discount on programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)

Primary Duties

Lifeguards are responsible for maintaining the safety of patrons and staff in the Aquatic Center by practicing active, preventative lifeguarding skills and providing emergency care in an emergency. An active American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification is required to be considered for this position.

• Respond to all aquatic emergencies in the pool area and provide appropriate care
• Recognize and report pool-related hazards to the Aquatic Supervisor
• Follow the assigned lifeguard rotation and understand your specific areas of zone coverage.
• Enforce pool rules consistently
• Forward patrons with specific questions or concerns to the Aquatic Supervisor
• Assist in maintaining a clean pool environment through assigned duties
• Complete all accident, incident, and rescue reports
• Work all scheduled shifts, or find a substitute
• Attend and participate in all scheduled aquatic staff meetings and trainings
• Present a professional image
• Maintain current certifications
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional development opportunities for staff beyond job duties, including the possibility to attend varying conferences at state, regional, and national levels as well as inter-departmental committee opportunities through our student-led organization, Recreational Development & Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require early mornings, late nights, and holidays.
• Hour requirement: work as part of the weekend rotation
• Skills acquired include: Risk Management, Critical Thinking, Communication, Time Management, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.
• Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. You must upload a copy of your certification to the "Additional Documents" section of the application.

Compensation and Benefits

• During the academic year hourly rate $12.40, and Summer semester hourly rate $13.40
• 20% discount on programs and services (excluding Pro Shop)