Lifeguard (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center

Lifeguard (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center


Posting Start Date: 4/10/26


Work Arrangement: Onsite


You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.


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.
• "Enrollment" shall include:
  • The period between two successive terms for which the student is enrolled.
  • The one "off" term in each academic year in which the student is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retained for one additional term following either graduation or withdrawal from enrollment.
• 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.

Certifications

Already Certified?
Attend an upcoming skills test to complete the hiring process. This date can be found on the Campus Recreation website.
Skills tests include a demonstration of lifeguarding saves, prerequisites, and a brief interview.

Not Certified Yet?
Interested in getting certified for free?
Fill out our Free Lifeguard Class Request Form or visit our Lifeguard Class Page on the Campus Recreation website.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Standing - often
• Talking - often
• Walking - often
• Bending - often
• Pulling, pushing - often
• Position specific:
  • Must be able to meet the guidelines of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.
  • Works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations, and substances.
  • Physical effort requires proficient swimming ability and the ability to properly extract victims from the pool to the deck
  • Reaching, pulling, and carrying, manual dexterity, and audiovisual and linguistic acuity are required.

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)

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.


As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.


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