Lifeguard

Brown University; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is hiring seasonal Lifeguards to maintain safety at the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center. Applicants must hold a High School Diploma or GED and relevant lifeguard certifications. Responsibilities include managing emergencies, enforcing rules, and ensuring a welcoming environment. This part-time position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates who are responsible, alert, and committed to supporting a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrate swim and rescue skills during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of pool patrons.
• Respond to emergencies using appropriate rescue techniques.
• Enforce facility rules and provide customer service.

Skills

Swim and rescue skills

Ability to act swiftly in emergencies

Knowledge of lifeguarding and rescue techniques

Leadership and public relations skills

Ability to enforce facility rules

Willingness to support diversity and inclusion

Dependable and punctual

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the seasonal Lifeguard position. This position is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center pool patrons (Brown students, faculty, staff, alumni, coaches, administrators, RISD students & faculty and general community members) by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent.

Job Competencies

• Candidate must successfully demonstrate all the following swim and rescue skills as part of the interview process: Swim Test; Brick Test; Legs Only Tread; Rescue Skills Scenarios; Spinal Injury Management; CPR/AED/First Aid Scenarios.

• Ability to act swiftly in emergency situations using aquatic rescue equipment.

• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding skills and rescue techniques to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until Brown emergency services arrives.

• Ability to make quick decisions and take decisive action. Assertive in enforcing facility rules and regulations consistently in a professional and customer service-oriented manner.

• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Leadership and public relations skills.

• Must be responsible, alert, dependable and on time for scheduled shift.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Background Check – Criminal

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown:Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.Recruiting Start Date:2025-05-08Job Posting Title:LifeguardDepartment:Athletics and RecreationGrade:Grade 5Worker Type:EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)Time Type:Part timeScheduled Weekly Hours:10Position Work Location:Onsite
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