Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Company: State University of New York at Cortland

Job Location: Cortland, New York

Category: Athletics - Recreation Services

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Salary Range: $21.86/Hour

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

If Part-Time, enter FTE: 1

Is this a temporary position? Yes

If Temporary, enter End Date: 09/05/2026

Position Summary

Lifeguards at SUNY Cortland will be responsible for lifeguarding during aquatic activities.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

Lifeguards will supervise, oversee, and monitor all persons in the pool area for adherence to all policies. Lifeguards will also practice preventative supervision and respond to emergencies in accordance with their training. Orientation, In-service training is required at least once a semester, more if deemed necessary by a supervisor.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports directly to the designated facility/program supervisor and the head swim coach.

Required Qualifications

• Current certification in lifeguard training/first aid
• Valid CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience lifeguarding.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Posting Number: S23349

Special Instructions to Applicant

Current certification in lifeguard training/first aid and valid CPR certification is required for this position. Please upload your certifications in one document when applying.