LIFEGUARD

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental care

Retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a qualified lifeguard to ensure the safety of swimmers and guests at our aquatic facilities in Durham, NC. You’ll monitor activities, enforce rules, respond to emergencies, and maintain a welcoming environment.

The role requires current Lifeguard and CPR/ Rescue Breathing certifications, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently with facility staff. Anticipated pay range is USD $20.00–$24.10 per hour, with Duke offering comprehensive medical,

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency situations.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor pool areas, swimmers, and aquatic activities to ensure participant safety.
• Enforce pool rules and promote safe swimming practices among all facility users.
• Respond promptly and professionally to aquatic emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid, CPR, or rescue breathing as required.
• Oversee open swim sessions and maintain constant vigilance of participant activity.
• Inspect pool facilities and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and usability.
• Report maintenance concerns, hazards, or facility issues to the Center Director or appropriate personnel.
• Assist in maintaining a positive, welcoming, and customer-focused environment.
• Complete additional duties related to aquatic operations and facility support as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Customer service

Tools

Lifeguard certification

Job description

What You’ll Do:

• Continuously monitor pool areas, swimmers, and aquatic activities to ensure participant safety.
• Enforce pool rules and promote safe swimming practices among all facility users.
• Respond promptly and professionally to aquatic emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid, CPR, or rescue breathing as required.
• Oversee open swim sessions and maintain constant vigilance of participant activity.
• Inspect pool facilities and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and usability.
• Report maintenance concerns, hazards, or facility issues to the Center Director or appropriate personnel.
• Assist in maintaining a positive, welcoming, and customer-focused environment.
• Complete additional duties related to aquatic operations and facility support as assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency situations.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a safe environment.
• Knowledge of lifeguarding principles, emergency response procedures, and aquatic safety practices.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with facility staff.

Required Certification:

• Current Lifeguard Certification.
• Current CPR and Rescue Breathing Certification (or ability to maintain certifications as required by Duke policies).

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you’ll join a community dedicated to excellence, inclusion, innovation, and service. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact each day while helping foster a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for our campus community. Whether you’re starting your career or expanding your experience in aquatics and recreation, Duke offers an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $24.10. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: [e-mail]; phone: [phone]).