Lifeguard (Student Assistant)

California State University, Stanislaus; Turlock, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

California State University, Stanislaus is hiring a Lifeguard Student Assistant to monitor the aquatics facility and enforce pool rules. Under supervision, you will respond to emergencies, perform rescues, and provide first aid until professional help arrives.

Responsibilities include daily opening/closing, maintaining safety, coordinating with staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Current lifeguarding, WSI, CPR, First Aid and AED certifications are required; students must meet unit

Qualifications

• Must have current certifications: Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED.
• Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of six Fall/Spring units; post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be enrolled in a minimum of four Fall/Spring units.
• Open to applicants for August 17, 2026 to May 31, 2027 with possible reappointment based on budget and performance.
• Preferred: prior paid/senior lifeguard experience and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool safety and enforce Campus Recreation regulations and pool rules.
• Serve as First Responder, provide lifesaving, first aid and CPR until professionals arrive.
• Execute rescues of persons in distress and respond to emergencies per facility plans.
• Maintain professional communication with customers and staff; report hazards and incidents.
• Perform opening/closing procedures and light maintenance of pool area.
• Work collaboratively with lifeguards during shifts, trainings and events.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR

Water Safety Instruction (WSI)

First Aid

AED

Customer service

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Undergraduate student enrolled in 6 Fall/Spring units

Post-baccalaureate student enrolled in 4 Fall/Spring units

Job description

Apply now Job no: 559533
Department: Health and Wellness
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Athletics, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

• Temporary hourly-intermittent student assistant positions available in Campus Recreation.
  
• License/Certifications
• Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED. (All certifications must be current and kept current for duration of employment)
  
• Start Date
• Positionsavailable on or after August 17, 2026and ending on or before May 31, 2027. Possibility of reappointment based on budget, department needs, and job performance.
  
• Job Description/Duties
• Under the supervision of the Director, the Lifeguard is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety of members using the aquatics facility and enforcing pool rules.
  Duties include but is not limited to:
  • First Responder to emergency situations and provide lifesaving, first aid and/or CPR until professional assistance arrives.
  • Executes rescues of persons in distress; must be able to recognize and respond effectively in emergencies in accordance with facility emergency action plans.
  • Communicate and enforce all Campus Recreation regulations, operations, programs and pool rules in a personable and professional manner with customers.
  • Perform daily opening and closing procedures for the facility, including basic daily maintenance such as removal of pool covers, cleaning pool deck of debris and trash, storage of pool mats and chairs to proper locations.
  • Communicate any potentially dangerous elements of the facility to the Recreation Specialist and complete all reports as required and needed.
  • Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to your level of training.
  • Comply with industry standards for safety and participation.
  • Work as a team with other lifeguards during daily hours, drills, special events and membership/entrance authorization enforcement.
  • Attendance at all staff meetings, in-service trainings and special events as scheduled.
  • Provide general level of knowledge of Campus Recreation programs and activities to customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrates previous experience as a paid/senior lifeguard.
  • Must be effective in customer service with difficult customer concerns and complaints.
  • Demonstrate several types of rescues & spinal injury management procedures.
  • Possess a professional appearance, positive attitude and maintain a high standard of customer service.
  • Possess effective organizational, time management, written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be effective in dealing with emergency, injury and first aid procedures.
  • Be available to attend staff training; exact dates TBD.
• Required Qualifications:
• Must have the required current certifications: (All certifications must be current and kept current for duration of employment): Lifeguarding, Water Safety Instruction (WSI), CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED.
• Undergraduate students must be registered/enrolled in a minimum of six (6) Fall/Spring units.
• Post-baccalaureate students in a graduate program must be registered in a minimum of four (4) Fall/Spring units.
• Salary Range
• $21.00per hour.
• Application Deadline
• OPEN UNTIL FILLED
• Background Clearance Notice
• Satisfactory completion of a background check (which includes checks of employment records, education records, criminal records, civil records; and may include motor vehicle records, professional licenses, and sex offender registries, as position requires) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
  Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Additional Information
• Clery Act Disclosure

  Pursuant to theJeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act,the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports . The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised 7/21/17, as a condition of employment.

  Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at [phone]. California Relay Service is available at [phone] voice and [phone] TDD. As a federal contractor, we are committed to attracting a diverse applicant pool. Please consider completing the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form (your response will not be shared with the search committee) at: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf .

  CSU Stanislaus hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

  The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

• The individuals who appear to be the best qualified for this position will be contacted by telephone or email for an interview.
• INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
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• Advertised: July 29, 2026 (12:45 PM) Pacific Daylight Time
  Applications close: Open Until Filled
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