Lifeguard (Part Time / Temporary)

Working Title:
Lifeguard (Part Time / Temporary)

Department:
Campus Recreation

Compensation Title:
Lifeguard (PT / Temporary Staff)

Position Number:
tbd

Position Status:
Temporary

Work Schedule:
Flexible

Hours per Week:
flexible

Months per Year:
tbd

Purpose of Position:
Campus Recreation lifeguards play a vital role in keeping our aquatic facilities safe, fun, and welcoming for everyone. Lifeguards help prevent accidents in the pool and surrounding deck areas by staying alert, enforcing facility rules, and responding quickly and professionally to emergencies.

Lifeguards are expected to maintain required certifications and physical readiness in line with industry standards.

Attendance at all staff meetings and inservice training sessions is required to ensure everyone is prepared and confident on the job.

Primary Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of a lifeguard include supervising the aquatic facility and assisting with basic facility upkeep.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Monitoring pool and deck areas to ensure patron safety
• Educating guests on pool rules and safety guidelines
• Identifying and removing potential safety hazards
• Following verbal and written instructions from supervisors
• Completing required records and incident documentation
• Performing daily cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Arriving on time and prepared for scheduled shifts
• Communicating effectively with fellow lifeguards, supervisors, and campus staff
• Participating in all required inservice trainings and staff meetings

Qualifications:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer
  OR YMCA Lifeguard Certification with ASHI CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer and Standard First Aid
  
  
• Certifications in Bloodborne Pathogens and Administering Emergency Oxygen are highly recommended
  
  
• Water Safety Instructor ( WSI ) or equivalent certification is a plus

NKU will pay for you to ger certified!

Minimum Education:
High School Diploma

Preferred Education:
Some College

Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year

Salary:
$12.00/hr

Pay Grade:

Posting Detail Information Requisition Number:
2021S1365

Job Open Date:
03/31/2026

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