Lifeguard Specialist (Staff)

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Lifeguard Specialist (Staff) to support recruitment, training, certification, and ongoing coverage of aquatics staff. The role involves conducting swim tests, teaching lifeguard certification courses, and assisting with in-service training to ensure daily lifeguard coverage and safe facility operations.

The position requires Lifeguard certification, CPR Instructor certification within the first 3 months, Lifeguard Instructor certification within the

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be responsible and reliable.
• Must obtain CPR Instructor certification within first 3 months.
• Lifeguard certification required.
• Must obtain Lifeguard Instructor certification within first 3 months.
• Swim Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, training, certification and ongoing coverage of aquatics staff.
• Conduct swim tests and teach lifeguard certification courses.
• Assist with in-service training and daily lifeguard coverage and facility operations.
• Strengthen staff preparedness and maintain required safety standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Job description

Position Title

Lifeguard Specialist (Staff)

Position Type

Temporary

About the Role

The Lifeguard Specialist position supports the recruitment, training, certification, and ongoing coverage of aquatics staff. This position provides additional capacity to conduct swim tests, teach lifeguard certification courses, assist with in-service training, and support daily lifeguard coverage and facility operations. The role will strengthen staff preparedness, maintain required safety standards, and help ensure consistent and reliable aquatics operations.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be responsible and reliable.
• Must obtain CPR Instructor certification within first 3 months.
• Lifeguard certification required.
• Must obtain Lifeguard Instructor certification within first 3 months.
• Swim Instructor certification preferred.

Work Schedule and Pay

$15/hour for up to 25 hours per week (paid bi-weekly). University holidays and closures are observed.

Posted Salary

$15/hour

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars-access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement aren't just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter-NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.