Lifeguard- Part Time

Job Title:

Lifeguard
- Part Time 2025

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Job

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Maintains constant observation of patrons using KSU aquatic facilities to ensure safety. Responsible for enforcing rules, policies and procedures to maintain order and prevent accidents. Provides necessary emergency care and treatment until emergency medical services arrives.

• Ensures the safety of patrons using aquatic facilities
• Provides care in emergency situations in water and/or on land when necessary
• Inspect the facility, analyze issues, and report unsafe conditions or equipment to the leader
• Monitors and reports water chemistry readings regularly and reports unsafe readings to the Facility Operations team
• Maintains a clean and safe aquatic area by performing basic cleaning assignments
• Enforces and educates patrons on all rules, policies, and procedures as outlined in the department and Aquatics Staff Manuals

Educational Requirements

None

Other Required Qualifications

• Current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• First Aid Certifications or equivalent

Required Experience

None

Preferred Experience

Previous lifeguard experience preferred

Summer Rate of $16.00 per hour from May 11‑Aug. 17.

After this date it is $12.50 per hour.

Abilities

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge

• Proficiently demonstrate all water and land rescue skills
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures

Skills

• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Physically fit, strong, agile and dexterous
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile…