Part Time Lifeguard

University of Dayton; Dayton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Dayton Lifeguard role at the RecPlex requires proficiency in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid, providing a safe environment for swimmers in the Aquatic Center. The position supports varied student break periods with shifts supervised by Aquatic Supervisors and the Assistant Director.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and hold current lifeguard certifications.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification currently valid or similar certification from another nationally recognized organization like StarGuard.
• Leadership and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend all mandatory trainings, in-services, and other meetings as shared.
• Maintain knowledge of UDCR aquatic facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Come dressed according to uniform code with professional appearance.
• Ensure a safe environment with undivided attention on participants at all times.
• Know, follow, and enforce all rules of the aquatics area consistently.
• Follow protocol for securing substitutes to cover a shift.
• Communicate with the supervisor by checking email and group me daily and responding in a timely fashion.
• Keep supervisor up-to-date on schedule changes and equipment damages.
• Keep all certifications current.

Skills

Red Cross Lifeguard

CPR/AED

First Aid

Leadership/Communication

Job description

Job No: 503371
Work Type: Staff Part Time - No benefits (less than 1000 hours)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Campus Recreation - 700800
Advertised: March 03, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

As a Lifeguard, you will be proficient in American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid providing a safe environment in the Aquatic Center at the RecPlex.

Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies Able to perform rescues per American Red Cross standards Active scanning and involvement during shift Maintain a clean aquatic center Testing chemicals (pH and chlorine) Attending mandatory in-services once a month to practice and improve lifeguard skills

Description of duties: RESPONSIBILITIES Attend all mandatory trainings, in-services, and other meetings as shared. Maintain a working knowledge of UDCR aquatic facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures. Come dressed according to uniform code with professional appearance. Ensure a safe environment with undivided attention on participants at all times. Know, follow, and enforce all rules of the aquatics area consistently. Follow protocol set forth for securing subs to cover a shift. Communicate with the supervisor by checking email and group me daily and responding in a timely fashion. Keep supervisor up-to-date on all schedule changes and equipment damages. Keep all certifications current.

Work schedule: Various student break periods
Reports to: Aquatic Supervisors & Assistant Director, Aquatics

Minimum Qualifications:

American Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification currently valid or similar certification from another nationally recognized organization like StarGuard.
Leadership and strong communication skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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