Lifeguard

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon State University’s Recreational Sports is seeking a Lifeguard for up to 24 hours per week. The role requires current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.

You will monitor pool safety, respond to emergencies, and uphold high standards of customer service and teamwork on a dynamic campus recreation team. Applicants must maintain lifeguard certifications, complete required forms, and work during winter,

Qualifications

• Valid lifeguard certifications required before employment.
• Experience as a lifeguard and customer service ability required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.
• Criminal history checks and youth program checks may apply.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and prevent hazardous situations to avoid emergencies.
• Respond to emergencies per the facility's EAP.
• Complete incident and rescue report forms promptly.
• Maintain lifeguard station and assist with facility upkeep.
• Follow safety policies and maintain water safety standards.
• Support daily operations with Aquatic Coordinator and Senior staff.
• Attend required trainings and maintain certifications.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First Aid

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mechanical/chemical operations

Education

Academic enrollment

OSU student employment eligibility

Job description

Department: Recreational Sports

Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

For additional information please contact: Nate Hill at [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

Job Description

This recruitment will be used to fill five part‑time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) for the Lifeguard position at Oregon State University (OSU).

Our Values in Action

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
• We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience.
• Address conflict in a positive, calm and solution-focused manner.
• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success. Create space to encourage, share and evolve new ideas.
• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive for both participants and staff. Grant others the same good intentions you grant yourself.
• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity, fostering trust across our community.

Every action rooted in our mission and values strengthens our team and makes Recreational Sports a place where everyone belongs, grows and thrives.

Position Duties

• Recognize and prevent hazardous behaviors or situations before they develop into emergencies.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies in accordance with the facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Complete all incident, accident, and rescue report forms accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrate strong situational awareness, alert posture, and professionalism at all times.
• Strictly follow all policies and procedures outlined in the American Red Cross R.24 Lifeguard Manual.
• Enforce facility rules consistently and respectfully to maintain a safe aquatic environment.
• Understand basic water chemistry and how it affects aquatic facility operations.
• Maintain a clean, orderly lifeguard station and assist with general facility upkeep as needed.
• Wear the approved uniform to ensure clear visibility and identification for patrons.
• Stay informed by regularly reviewing the lifeguard shift schedule (W2W), email, and staff communication channels (Canvas and Teams).
• Collaborate with the Aquatic Coordinator, Head Lifeguard, and Senior Aquatics Associate to support daily operations.
• Participate actively in the substitution system to support team coverage.
• Maintain all required lifeguard certifications as outlined in the employment contract.
• Practice rescue skills and maintain personal fitness levels weekly to ensure readiness.
• Attend required in-service trainings and continue developing competencies in aquatic safety.
• Be available for scheduled shifts during winter, spring, and fall terms, and reliably fulfill assigned work hours.
• Assist with paperwork, forms, and administrative tasks as needed for the position.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator to support smooth facility operations.

Transferable Skill Development

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees.

In this position, students learn and build vital career‑readiness skills in the primary areas below:

• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Equity & Inclusion
• Career & Self Development

Qualifications

Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
• High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
• Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
• Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
• Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
• Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*
• *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full‑time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

Required Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard (Deep Water), First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and DRS Bloodborne Pathogens certifications is required before employment begins and will be provided by the department upon hiring
• Experience working as a lifeguard
• Mechanical and/or chemical operating experience
• Customer service skills with patrons
• Great organizational skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding teamwork skills

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.

Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years.

Working Conditions/Schedule

• One academic year (continuing employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a 30 day probationary period and satisfactory job performance as evaluated by immediate supervisor).
• 6-24 hours per week.
• Early morning, late night and weekend hours may be required.

Salary Range

Anticipated Start Date: 2026-11-16

Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

Working for Oregon State University

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide

For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state‑of‑the‑art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. Retirement savings paid by the university. A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical care insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

At Oregon State University, no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. If requested, OSU will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing and selection process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application to receive an accommodation. Please request any reasonable accommodations for disability as early as possible in the application and search process. Requests may be directed to the hiring unit, or to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. See Request an Accommodation Procedures for the OSU policy.

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