Lifeguard/Student Worker (Non-Federal)

University of California; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 14,206 - 20,233; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Arkansas is seeking a lifeguard student worker to support aquatic facility safety and patron oversight. The role is onsite and part of the student help team, with open posting dates indicating ongoing opportunities.

Under supervision, you will monitor activities, enforce rules, perform rescues and first aid within your training level, and help maintain facility cleanliness. The position provides practical experience in public safety and team coordination.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard duties and safety responsibilities.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and provide basic first aid within training.
• Maintain fitness and professional appearance; follow facility rules.

Responsibilities

• Scans surveillance area to ensure patrons are safe and following rules.
• Acts in emergencies and provides rescue and first aid as trained until medical personnel arrive.
• Inspects aquatic facility for hazards and reports to supervisor.
• Fills out incident and other required reports.
• Maintains certifications and stays physically prepared for duty.

Job description

Title Information

Working Title

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate)

Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate) 12.50

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid?

Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S0922026

Department

Funding Type

Funding Type UCA Student Help

Position Summary

According to the lifeguard job description by the American Red Cross, a lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Duties: Scans the area of surveillance to make sure that patrons are safe and behaving according to the rules. Acts in emergency situations and provides rescue and first aid assistance up to his or her training level until medical personnel arrive. Inspects the aquatic facility for unsafe conditions and cleanliness to prevent accidents and reports any hazards to the supervisor. Enforces rules consistently and fairly. Fills out reports for incidents or other records for reference.

Responsibilities: Renews required certifications when they expire. Stays fit to perform job adequately, which requires swimming endurance and strength. Maintains a professional appearance. Interacts politely with facility patrons and acts as a role model for young children. Attends all meetings and training sessions for the aquatic facility staff.

University, Campus, and Community Description

Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas. Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments

UCA EEO Statement

The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.

Open Date

Open Date 05/13/2026

Close Date

Close Date 09/15/2026

Open Until Filled

No