Lifeguard

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When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
Resume

For additional information please contact:
Nate Hill at nate.hill

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note:
All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

This recruitment will fill 15 part‑time (maximum 24 hours per week) Lifeguard positions for Recreational Sports at Oregon State University (OSU). The role requires a commitment to OSU’s core values, including:

• We Care About People: Treat all patrons and colleagues with kindness, courtesy and inclusion.
• We Are Solution-Oriented: Identify and implement solutions that enhance the member and employee experience.
• We Are Stewards: Use resources responsibly and ethically while working efficiently.
• We Are Innovative: Pioneer programs, services and facilities that serve as catalysts for student success.
• We Are Educators: Foster environments where learning and personal growth thrive.
• We Extend Respect & Build Trust: Communicate with clarity, transparency and integrity.

We create engaging environments for student growth and success and inspire healthy living by providing quality recreational and educational opportunities for the OSU community.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $17.16

OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation. In this role, students will develop essential skills in the following areas:

• Critical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Equity & Inclusion
• Career & Self-Development

• Recognize and prevent hazardous behaviors or situations before they develop into emergencies.
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies in accordance with the facility’s Emergency Action Plan (EAP).
• Complete all incident, accident, and rescue report forms accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrate strong situational awareness, alert posture, and professionalism at all times.
• Strictly follow all policies and procedures outlined in the American Red Cross R.24 Lifeguard Manual.
• Enforce facility rules consistently and respectfully to maintain a safe aquatic environment.
• Understand basic water chemistry and how it affects aquatic facility operations.
• Maintain a clean, orderly lifeguard station and assist with general facility upkeep as needed.
• Wear the approved uniform to ensure clear visibility and identification for patrons.
• Stay informed by regularly reviewing the lifeguard shift schedule (W2W), email, and staff communication channels (Canvas and Teams).
• Collaborate with the Aquatic Coordinator, Head Lifeguard, and Senior Aquatics Associate to support daily operations.
• Participate actively in the substitution system to support team coverage.
• Maintain all required lifeguard certifications as outlined in the employment contract.
• Practice rescue skills and maintain personal fitness levels weekly to ensure readiness.
• Attend required in‑service trainings and continue developing competencies in aquatic safety.
• Be available for scheduled shifts during winter, spring, and fall terms, and reliably fulfill assigned work hours.
• Assist with paperwork, forms, and administrative tasks as needed for the position.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Aquatic Coordinator to support smooth facility operations.
• Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study.
• Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment.
• Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard:
  • High School student:
    Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home‑schooling program.
  • Undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term.
  • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*.
  • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term.
  • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*.

* International students may be…