Part Time Lifeguard

Apply now 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

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 Rec Plex.

• 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
• Test chemicals (pH and chlorine)
• Attend mandatory in‑services once a month to practice and improve lifeguard skills
• 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

Various student break periods

Reports to:

Aquatic Supervisors & Assistant Director, Aquatics

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 Star Guard. Leadership and strong communication skills.

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.

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.