Lifeguard

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Emps

LEAD courses

Free admission to events

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks a Lifeguard in Raleigh, NC. This temporary, part-time position supports safety in an aquatic environment with up to 20 hours per week. Responsibilities include surveillance, guideline enforcement, and event support, with required ARC Lifeguard and First Aid certifications.

Eligible applicants are NC State students enrolled full-time, with opportunities to participate in recreation programs and wellness benefits. Apply via the university careers portal.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Safety and Surveillance: maintain continuous surveillance of the aquatic area and enforce guidelines.
• Facility Inspection & Maintenance: inspect and report unsafe conditions or equipment issues.
• Chemical Testing: perform water chemistry tests and log readings for quality and compliance.
• Event Operations: assist with setup/teardown for programs and events.
• Certification and Fitness: maintain Lifeguard certification and requisite swimming strength and endurance.
• Cleanliness: keep the aquatic environment clean and inviting.
• Guideline Enforcement: enforce Wellness and Recreation guidelines.
• Risk Management: implement the emergency action plan as needed.
• Training and Meetings: attend required trainings and monthly staff meetings.
• Community: build professional relationships with users and coworkers.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Teamwork

Values Reasoning

Professionalism

Job description

Essential Job Duties

A Lifeguard is a trained and certified safety professional responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of people in and around an aquatic environment. In this role, you will ensure the safety of all users through continuous surveillance of the aquatic area. You will enforce aquatic guidelines to maintain a safe environment and be prepared to implement the Emergency Action Plan when necessary. Join our pack!

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number: PG196237TM

Position Number: 24LIF28

Position Type: Temporary

Contribute

• Safety and Surveillance: Ensure the safety of users through continuous surveillance.
• Facility Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect the facility, perform preventative maintenance and report any unsafe conditions or equipment failures.
• Chemical Testing: Perform regular water chemistry tests and accurately log the readings to maintain water quality and compliance.
• Event Operations: Assist with the setup and teardown of equipment for various aquatic programs, special events and open recreation activities.
• Certification and Fitness: Maintain an up-to-date American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and preserve the required fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance) necessary to effectively respond to all aquatic emergencies.
• Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and inviting aquatic environment.

Is Time Limited: No

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: Wellness and Recreation

System Information

Classification Title: Temporary-Clerical

Working Title: Lifeguard

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule: Maximum 20 hours per week as scheduled

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Guideline Enforcement: Understand and enforce Wellness and Recreation and area specific guidelines.
• Risk Management: Knowledge and implementation of emergency action plan.
• Training and Meetings: Attend required training and monthly staff meetings.
• Community: Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants and guests.
• Support: Perform other related duties to support the overall functioning of the department.
• Certification: Must possess and maintain a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Indoors in a non-air-conditioned space.
• Physical: Frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting weight up to 40 lbs regularly. During an emergency a lifeguard must possess the physical ability to perform immediate, strenuous and sustained effort for the rescue or extraction of a victim of unknown weight.
• Sensory: Potentially loud and busy work environment that requires strong communication and observation skills.
• Schedule: Flexibility in availability is needed to potentially work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and breaks.
• Safety: Exposure to potential safety hazards and adherence to the emergency action plan to mitigate risk.

Minimum Experience/Education

None specified

Department Required Skills

• Initiative: Complete required work, pursue opportunities to expand knowledge, work to better the department.
• Communication: Display effective and proactive interpersonal communication with users and coworkers.
• Customer Service: Prioritize our users, ensuring a positive and supportive experience for all participants.
• Critical Thinking: Actively conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, and evaluating information to reach a conclusion.
• Teamwork: Collaborate and use knowledge and experiences to contribute to the success of the team.
• Values Reasoning: Using our four values of care, positivity, flexibility and support when making decisions.
• Professionalism: Present expected behavior in the workplace, exemplified by your attitude and effort.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License Or Certification

• Eligibility: Current full-time NC State student, demonstrated by enrollment in at least 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate credit hours.
• Certifications: Current or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification before position commencement.
• American Red Cross In Water Testing:
  • Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
    • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
    • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
    • Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.) Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $12.00/hour

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date: 10/05/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235692

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.