Lifeguard Specialist (Staff)

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma is seeking a Lifeguard Specialist (Staff) to support recruitment, training, certification, and ongoing aquatics coverage. The role involves swim tests, lifeguard and instructor courses, in-service training, and daily facility operations to keep staff prepared and safety standards high.

Requires Lifeguard certification and CPR Instructor certification within 3 months; Swim Instructor cert is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable and responsible person.
• CPR Instructor certification within first 3 months is required.
• Lifeguard certification is required.
• Lifeguard Instructor certification within first 3 months is required.
• Swim Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, training, certification and coverage of aquatics staff.
• Assist with swim tests and lifeguard certification courses.
• Support in-service training and daily lifeguard coverage.
• Help ensure safety standards and reliable aquatics operations.

Skills

Communication

Responsible

CPR Instructor certification

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

Swim Instructor certification

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