Lifeguard & Swim Instructor — Teach, Protect, Lead

Northeastern University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Job summary

Northeastern University in Oakland is seeking Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to join the Trefethen Aquatic Center team. All staff serve in dual roles and must be prepared to teach swim lessons, enforce safety rules, and support daily aquatic operations.

You will open and close the pool, manage timesheets, assist with staff scheduling, maintain water chemistry, and respond to emergencies per the Emergency Action Plan.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on-time and properly attired to perform duties.
• Enforce facility rules and follow policies and procedures.
• Open and close the pool according to guidelines.
• Teach swim lessons as needed.
• Assist in day-to-day operations (staff scheduling, timesheets, light cleaning, water chemistry).
• Address patron concerns and respond to aquatic emergencies per policy.
• Maintain scanning vigilance and follow Emergency Action Plan.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Northeastern University in Oakland is seeking Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to join the Trefethen Aquatic Center team. All staff serve in dual roles and must be prepared to teach swim lessons, enforce safety rules, and support daily aquatic operations.

You will open and close the pool, manage timesheets, assist with staff scheduling, maintain water chemistry, and respond to emergencies per the Emergency Action Plan.