Lifeguard

Position Title:
Lifeguard

Position Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Categories:
Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

The Lifeguard position at Bucknell University is a part-time role within the Kenneth Langone Athletics & Recreation Center (KLARC). The primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of pool patrons during the summer and potentially into the academic year. This position is filled on an as-needed basis and is hourly, non-exempt, and not eligible for university benefits.

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Coordinator of Aquatic Operations

Work Setting/Work Schedule:

• This is a casual, part-time position
• Ability to work a variety of schedules - including days, nights and weekends

What You Will Do:

• Monitor the safety of pool patrons and enforce pool rules
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as necessary
• Maintain a clean and safe pool environment
• Complete required training and certification updates as needed

What You Will Bring:

• Current American Red Cross certification in Lifesaving, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED & First Aid
• Successful completion of a skills test including swimming 300 yards, treading water for 2 minutes, completing a timed event, and retrieving a diving brick from the bottom of the pool
• Must be at least 16 years old

Physical Requirements:

• Work involves physical activity, such as: walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Successful completion of a skills test including swimming 300 yards, treading water for 2 minutes, completing a timed event, and retrieving a diving brick from the bottom of the pool

Job Exempt:
No
Salary Range:
12.50-12.50

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.


This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io.