Lifeguard; Part Time​/Temporary

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Working Title: Lifeguard (Part Time / Temporary)

Department: Department of Campus Recreation

Compensation Title: Lifeguard (PT / Temporary Staff)

Position Number: tbd

Position Status: Temporary

Work Schedule: Flexible

Hours per Week: Flexible

Months per Year: tbd

Current NKU students see Student Employment listings for Lifeguard posting for NKU students.

The Campus Recreation lifeguard position is established to ensure the safety of our patrons and participants. This includes accident prevention in the water and surrounding deck areas by enforcing facility policies. Lifeguards must also maintain the proper certifications and physical fitness required by industry standards. All in-service training sessions and staff meetings are mandatory.

The primary responsibilities of a lifeguard are facility supervision and maintenance. Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to) educating guests on rules and regulations, following verbal and written directions, removal of safety hazards from facility, completion of required records, daily cleaning assignments, punctual attendance for shifts, communication with peers and faculty/staff, and required attendance at all in-service trainings.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified with CPR / AED for the professional rescuer or YMCA Lifeguard Certified with ASHI CPR / AED for the professional and Standard First Aid.

Bloodborne Pathogens and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certifications highly recommended.

Water Safety Instructor or equivalent certification a plus.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

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