Lifeguard
$21.86 per hourSUNY Cortland
Position Details Position Information
Budget Title
Academic Advisor
Campus Title
Lifeguard
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Athletics
Staff Sub-Type Salary Level
No Response
Salary Range
$21.86/hr.
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts. Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Not applicable. Is this a temporary position?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
01/24/2026
Position Summary
Successful candidates must have current lifeguard training and CPR/AED certifications consistent with New York State requirements. They will be responsible for the safety and supervision of varsity swimming and diving practices. What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings. Major Responsibilities
Injury prevention. Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Report to Brian Tobin, head swim coach Required Qualifications
Current certification consistent with New York State requirements in Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED. Preferred Qualifications
previous experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S25068
Review Start Date
12/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
Budget Title
Academic Advisor
Campus Title
Lifeguard
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Athletics
Staff Sub-Type Salary Level
No Response
Salary Range
$21.86/hr.
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts. Position Effort
Part-Time (enter FTE below)
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Not applicable. Is this a temporary position?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
01/24/2026
Position Summary
Successful candidates must have current lifeguard training and CPR/AED certifications consistent with New York State requirements. They will be responsible for the safety and supervision of varsity swimming and diving practices. What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings. Major Responsibilities
Injury prevention. Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Report to Brian Tobin, head swim coach Required Qualifications
Current certification consistent with New York State requirements in Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED. Preferred Qualifications
previous experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S25068
Review Start Date
12/31/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
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