Temporary RecSports Summer Lifeguard - UTK

RecSports is seeking certified, dependable, and safety-focused Non-Student Summer Lifeguards to support aquatics operations during peak summer months. Summer lifeguards play a critical role in maintaining a safe and welcoming aquatic environment for the University of Tennessee community and guests. Join the Student Aquatic Center team this summer and play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and energetic environment for our campus and community members. As a Summer Lifeguard, you’ll be responsible for monitoring pool activity, enforcing safety protocols, and responding quickly and confidently in emergency situations. This position is more than just lifeguarding—you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that values connection, accountability, and positive energy. You’ll build relationships with fellow staff and patrons while contributing to a strong culture of safety and service. What makes this role stand out:

• $16/hour pay – competitive, consistent summer employment
• Flexible scheduling – shifts designed to fit your summer classes,

internships, or travel plans * Community-focused environment – work alongside a supportive team that prioritizes collaboration and belonging Ideal candidates are reliable, attentive, and motivated to contribute to a positive experience for all facility users. Whether you’re returning for the summer or joining for the first time, this role offers valuable leadership, teamwork, and decision-making experience that translates beyond the pool. Be part of something that keeps people active, safe, and connected all summer long. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!