Lifeguards and Swim Instructions (Temporary Non-Student)

NU USA Northeastern University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking Lifeguards who will also serve as Swim Instructors for the Trefethen Aquatic Center in Oakland, CA. The role combines front-line safety duties with instructional swim responsibilities, supporting both lifeguard and teaching functions.

This temporary position requires punctuality, adherence to policies, and the ability to manage emergencies while delivering quality swim instruction and customer service to patrons.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification required.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work 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 (scheduling, timesheets, light cleaning, water chemistry).
• Address issues of concern with patrons.
• Ensure safety in the facility and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Job description

About the Opportunity Summary: The Trefethen Aquatic Center is looking for new Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to add to their aquatic team. All staff members are expected to work as both a Lifeguard and a Swim Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Arrive to work on-time and properly attired to perform duties.
• Enforce facility rules and follow policies and procedures.
• Open and Close the pool according to guidelines set by the Trefethen Aquatics Center.
• Teach swim lessons as needed.
• Assist in day-to-day operations (including, but not limited to, staff scheduling, submitting timesheets, light cleaning, and checking water chemistry).
• Addressing issues of concern with patrons.
• Takes initiative to ensure safety in the facility.
• Effectively scan their zone of protection and be able to respond to any emergency.
• Limits conversation with members, guests, and other staff members in order to maintain effective scanning.
• Anticipate, recognize, and react to all aquatic emergencies, and provide necessary reporting to direct supervisor.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while maintaining optimum scanning vigilance of the pool.
• Must follow all policies and procedures set forth in the Mills College Aquatic Center Staff Policy Handbook.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during scheduled shift.
• Uphold a standard of care in all aquatic emergencies.
• Respond to all aquatic emergencies as described by the Emergency Action Plan.
• If needed, finds an appropriate approved staff member to substitute for scheduled shift at least 24 hours prior to scheduled shift.
• Be able and ready to sell swim passes and swim gear at the Front Desk.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard certification Documents to Submit: Resume and Certifications

Position Type

Temporary

Pay Rate

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Additional Information

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees.
This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.