Student Employee Lifeguard

Hocking; Nelsonville (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Hocking College in Nelsonville, OH is seeking a Student Employee Lifeguard to supervise recreational facilities and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students and the public.

You must be a current full-time student with Lifeguard and First Aid/CPR certifications; the role offers pool shifts and potential wage increases with lifeguard certification. Apply through Admissions.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student.
• Must meet federal requirements for SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress).
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Must possess (or be willing to obtain) current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Exhibit a positive, professional attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to complete all required training and professional development assigned by the supervisor, Human Resources, or the College.

Responsibilities

• Eligible for higher wages upon earning lifeguard certification and working lifeguarding shifts.
• Maintain a safe and secure aquatic environment by monitoring swimmers, enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, and performing rescues when necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, assisting with swim lessons, and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
• Administer water rescues, CPR, and first aid as needed; maintain current certifications.
• Assist with maintaining pool cleanliness and ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.
• Complete assigned duties and additional tasks as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Maintain professional communication and collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Full-time student enrollment

SAP compliance

GPA 2.0 minimum

ARC Lifeguard cert.

First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Tools

Lifeguard certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

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Position: Student Employee Lifeguard Location: Nelsonville, OH

Job Id: 1001 # of Openings: 1 Student Employee- Lifeguard Salary: $15.00

Position Purpose

The Student Center Staff are responsible for supervising recreational facilities and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons. Staff members are also responsible for opening, closing, and securing facilities; coordinating and implementing Student Center events and activities; and providing excellent service and assistance to Hocking College students, staff, and the public. All Student Center Staff are expected to maintain a welcoming, inclusive, safe, enjoyable, and service-oriented environment at all times. Staff are also responsible for ensuring the appropriate use, cleanliness, and care of all equipment and facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Eligible for higher wages upon earning lifeguard certification and working lifeguarding shifts.
• Maintain a safe and secure aquatic environment by monitoring swimmers, enforcing pool rules, responding to emergencies, and performing rescues when necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service by answering questions, assisting with swim lessons, and ensuring a positive experience for all patrons.
• Administer water rescues, CPR, and first aid as needed; maintain current certifications.
• Assist with maintaining pool cleanliness and ensuring equipment is in proper working condition.
• Complete assigned duties and additional tasks as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Maintain professional communication and collaborate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student.
• Must meet federal requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Must possess (or be willing to obtain) current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Exhibit a positive, professional attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to complete all required training and professional development assigned by the supervisor, Human Resources, or the College.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Working at Hocking College

Nestled in the beautiful Hocking Hills region of Ohio, the campus environment is a unique combination of dedication to teaching, residential student life, innovative entrepreneurship, workforce development, and partnering with local communities.

Our Mission

We serve as a pathway to prosperity, teaching and inspiring all who seek to learn, growing careers and changing lives.

Our mission is immeasurably enriched by the students, faculty and staff who bring diverse experiences and backgrounds to our campus. We believe that diversity comes in many flavors, not just those typically considered--race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, physical challenge, or marital status--but also in thought, political persuasion, physicality, and spirituality.

About Hocking College

Founded in 1968, Hocking College now serves more than 5,000 students. Set in the scenic town of Nelsonville, Ohio, the 2,300-acre institution is rich in history , nature, art and culture. Hocking College also has the Perry Campus located in New Lexington, Ohio and the Logan Campus. In addition to the school’s on-campus residents, who attend Hocking from throughout the United States and around the world, local students commute from all over Southeast Ohio.

Hocking College offers more than 50 associate degree and certificate programs that provides students a hands‑on, quality educational experience that is flexible, affordable and applicable to their career goals.

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