Campus Recreation - Aquatics Team Member

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Plan

Job summary

Illinois State University Campus Recreation is seeking an Aquatics Team Member to help maintain a safe indoor pool environment and educate patrons. The role involves enforcing rules, completing reports, and assisting with light maintenance and laundry duties during shifts.

Preferred qualifications include a current Lifeguard Certification. Work hours are varied (6am–11pm) across mornings, evenings, weekends, and university breaks, with a starting date in Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe indoor aquatic facility and enforce pool rules.
• Educate patrons and complete required records; assist with small maintenance tasks.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Title: Campus Recreation - Aquatics Team Member

Employee Classification: Student Help Regular

Division Name: Student Affairs

Department: Campus Recreation

Job Summary

Campus Recreation encourages the campus community to embrace fun and well-being through movement, challenge, and play.

Responsibilities include providing a safe indoor aquatic facility, enforcing all pool and facility rules and regulations as well as educating patrons. Secondary responsibilities include filling out required records and reports and submitting them to the proper person or office, performing maintenance or other tasks such as tightening or putting in lane lines, checking and restocking first aid kits, and answering patron’s questions. Lifeguards will also assist with ensuring laundry is clean and folded for the department during each shift. Students in this position may also be needed to lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Preferred Qualifications

A current Lifeguard Certification is preferred but not required.

Work Hours

Monday – Sunday, Various hours between 6am – 11pm; mornings, evenings, weekends, and university breaks as needed

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Remain at a workstation for extended periods
• Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

Fall 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Work availability (Fall Semester Schedule)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.

Special Instructions for Applicants

All applications must be submitted by October 26th at 4:00 pm.

Contact Information for Applicants

Angel Seal
[e-mail]
[phone]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at [phone].