Lifeguard Training & Certification Specialist

Northern Kentucky University; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Lifeguard Specialist (Staff) to support recruitment, training, certification, and ongoing coverage of aquatics staff on a temporary, on-site basis. The role enhances staff readiness, maintains safety standards, and ensures reliable aquatics operations.

The position requires Lifeguard and CPR Instructor certifications to be obtained within three months, with Swim Instructor certification preferred; $15/hour for up to 25 hours per week. Holidays observed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, training, certification and ongoing coverage of aquatics staff.
• Conduct swim tests and teach lifeguard certification courses.
• Assist with in-service training and daily lifeguard coverage and facility operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

CPR Instructor certification

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

Swim Instructor certification

Job description

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Lifeguard Specialist (Staff) to support recruitment, training, certification, and ongoing coverage of aquatics staff on a temporary, on-site basis. The role enhances staff readiness, maintains safety standards, and ensures reliable aquatics operations.

The position requires Lifeguard and CPR Instructor certifications to be obtained within three months, with Swim Instructor certification preferred; $15/hour for up to 25 hours per week. Holidays observed.