About the role
Title: Lifeguard
Position Type: Student
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 91R100 - Campus Recreation
Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Non-Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: 20 (Semester) / 29 (Summer)
Additional Schedule Details: Weekday and Weekend shifts available
Contact Person: Christian Hall
Job Summary/Basic Functions
Campus Recreation is accepting applications for lifeguards at this time. Lifeguards are responsible for monitoring swimming areas, preventing accidents, enforcing facility rules, and performing water rescues or administering first aid when emergencies occur. Lifeguards are also responsible for daily reports and cleaning of the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Licensure & Certifications: Must be enrolled at EKU. Currently hold a shallow or deep water lifeguard certificate
Preferred Qualifications
1 year of lifeguarding experience preferred. Current Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, First-Aid, and CPR is Required.
Job Duties
- Patron surveillance and safety - (Essential)
- Customer Service - (Essential)
- Maintain and clean aquatic facility. - (Essential)
Sponsorship: Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Open Until Filled: No
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.