Student Lifeguard

Overview

Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for a Lifeguard to oversee the safety of pool patrons! The facility is open daily to the public and is also utilized by various student groups and local clubs. Lifeguards provide safety and oversight for all activities in the facility and respond to any emergencies. They also assist with other operational duties such as guest check-in, event set-up/breakdown and clean up.

About Auburn Aquatics

James E. Martin Aquatics Center is located between Beard-Eaves Coliseum and the Student Activities Center. It houses an Olympic-size pool with three moveable bulkheads which allow for variable distance competition and simultaneous diving as well as an instructional pool used for various classes.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the safety of pool patrons while utilizing the facility
• Assist with set-up and breakdown for events
• Clean-up and light custodial duties
• Member/guest check-in

Qualifications

• Enrolled student at Auburn University
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/Certifications
• Please upload copy of certification with application

Expectations

• Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends
• Summers and holiday breaks preferred
• Ability to swim 500 yards, treat water with diving brick for 1 min and retrieve object from bottom of diving well
• Prior life guarding experience preferred
• Ability to work summers and breaks

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