RecSports Student Assistant - Aquatics Lifeguard

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Lifeguards to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! The Recreational Sports Lifeguard position is open for Campus Pools. Lifeguards will be tasked with overseeing all water-based activities and ensuring the safety of our members and guests. Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Spring 2027.

Requirements

University of Florida student
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification or willing to obtain by start date.
Successfully complete the pre-employment water test
Commit 6-10 hours/ week; (may include morning, evenings, and weekends)
Additional certifications required for merit advancement
Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET803, OOC101, PRV802, ITT102, GET811)
Must be eligible to work on campus
Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.

Nice To Haves

Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) CPR/AED and First Aid for Professional Rescuers certification

Responsibilities

Develop professional relationships with co-workers, participants, and guests.
Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of RecSports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a RecSports ambassador.
Take ownership of RecSports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding RecSports facilities.
Enforce RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction.
Respond to all emergency situations and adhere to established protocol including pre- and post- incident procedures.
All RecSports employees are expected to abide by the RecSports Student Staff Career Readiness Principles that clarifies shared expectations and standards in effort to best serve our patrons, develop each team member, and prepare student employees for future career endeavors.
Perform all necessary lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR skills as certified by American Red Cross
Monitor the safety of swimmers and aquatic facility users.
Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors.
Monitor access to the aquatics facility to ensure only valid users and their guests are admitted.
Enforce rules, regulations, and policies.
Perform maintenance and cleaning, as needed.
Monitor water chemistry, as needed.
Attend mandatory departmental Fall training and all monthly meetings/in-services.
Maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Aquatics & Risk Management Administrative Team