Off Campus Non-Profit Student Employee-Lifeguard (FALL WORK STUDY ONLY)

About the role

This is a position with an off campus agency as a Lifeguard and reports to Aquatics Director. This position is available to be scheduled with shifts starting as early as 5:30am and ending as late as 9:00pm. Weekend shifts are also available.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all swimmers and observers in the pool area, while maintaining a clean and fun environment.
• Perform basic first aid care, patron surveillance, and injury prevention.
• Show up to designated shifts in a timely manner.
• Possess and keep current the following certifications at all times: Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Engage people through welcoming, connecting, supporting, and inviting.
• Be on deck and ready to lifeguard on time.
• Ensure that all swimmers follow pool rules and policies.
• Follow opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain a neat and clean pool deck by keeping toys off the deck and cleaning regularly.
• Scan the pool(s) effectively when on duty.
• Prevent injuries by informing patrons of rules and ensuring rules are in place.
• Provide good customer service where possible.
• Follow all Red Cross lifeguarding guidelines.
• Be to work 10 minutes early and wear proper uniform.
• Work in a professional manner and disturb patrons only when necessary.
• Provide emergency care where necessary and be a backup for building medical emergencies.
• Ensure all daily checklists are completed by the end of shift.
• Communicate any emergencies with the Aquatics Director.
• Take chemical readings and record findings neatly and legibly.
• Complete all online trainings assigned in a timely manner.
• Maintain physical ability to perform rescues by completing a weekly 500 yard swim.
• Attend all training and monthly in services.
• Perform all unique duties requested as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising children.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Work Study Fall 2026.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess the following certifications prior to first day of shift: American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid.
• A desire to connect with others, show responsibility, engage effectively, and care about the cause.
• Mature decision making and confident interactions with pool patrons.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Ability to make good decisions and judgments.
• Ability to work well with people in ways that promote the cause.
• Meet Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Requirements.
• Meet Red Cross Lifeguard swimming requirements.
• Speak fluent English.
• Read and write English.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, twist, push, and pull.
• Ability to use cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to lift over 25lbs.
• Ability to see clearly.
• Ability to work in air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned areas.
• Ability to work in areas with noise levels over 50 decibels.