Lifeguard (Student)

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

American University is seeking a part‑time Lifeguard for the Aquatic Programs. The role focuses on pool safety, supervision of swimmers, and enforcing rules to prevent accidents.

Work requires current lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certification and reliable shifts, including mornings and weekends. Responsibilities include maintaining certifications, assisting with pool cleanliness, and coordinating with the Aquatics Facility Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid, and CPR/AED certification.
• Must demonstrate swimming skills and rescue methods.
• Demonstrate fitness through 300 m swim.
• Demonstrate tact and judgment in decision-making.
• Demonstrate ability to take direction from the headguard(s).

Responsibilities

• Maintain current required training certifications during tenure.
• Educate, observe, and enforce all facility and pool rules in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Report potential hazards and unsafe conditions immediately to the Aquatics Facility Manager.
• Assist in maintaining pool cleanliness by participating in cleaning duties.
• Arrive on time for your shift, 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the shift, in uniform.
• Complete weekly tasks that keep skills current during fall, spring, and summer sessions.
• Participate in monthly mandatory staff in-service training.
• Perform as a team player by finding substitutes for scheduled shifts and agreeing to do your share of rental and sub work.

Skills

Swim skills

Rescue techniques

First aid certification

CPR/AED certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR certifications

Job description

Work Where You Learn: Build Experience, Grow Skills, andContribute to Your University Community.

This position isavailable only to enrolled American University students.

Most student positions at American University are eligible touse Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWSfunds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan orsectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWSfunds, please contact American University's Office of FinancialAid.

Department:

Aquatic Programs

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description:

Summary:

As a lifeguard, your primary responsibility is for the safety ofany person in the pool area and using the swimming pool.Responsibilities include supervising recreational swimmers throughproper scanning and consistent rule enforcement, preventingaccidents and injuries, and providing emergency intervention.Provide individual assistance to members and guests asneeded.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain current required training certifications during yourtenure.
• Educate, observe, and enforce all facility and pool rules in afriendly and helpful manner.
• Report potential hazards and unsafe conditions immediately tothe Aquatics Facility Manager.
• Assist in maintaining pool cleanliness by participating in thecleaning duties assigned.
• Arrive on time for your shift, 15 minutes prior to thebeginning of the shift, and in uniform.
• Complete weekly tasks that keep skills current during the fall,spring, and summer sessions.
• Participate in the monthly mandatory staff in-servicetraining.
• Perform as a team player by finding substitutes for scheduledshifts and agreeing to do your share of rental and sub work.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 10 - 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $18.40 - $25.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard/First aid, and CPR/AEDcertification.
• Must demonstrate swimming skills and rescue methods.
• Demonstrate fitness through 300 M swim.
• Demonstrate tact and judgment in decision-making.
• Demonstrate ability to take direction from the headguard(s).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Expected to work some early morning, mid-day, and weekend.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled AmericanUniversity students.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any timewith or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
• Visit https://www.american.edu/hr/for additional information about American University employment andbenefits.

Contact Us

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