RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard
University of Florida•Gainesville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Recreational Sports is seeking energetic Waterfront Lifeguards to join their team and promote lifelong wellbeing. Lifeguards will be responsible for overseeing all water-based activities and ensuring the safety of members and guests at Lake Wauburg. Duties include monitoring boaters, operating a motorized rescue boat, and managing equipment rentals at the boathouse. Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Fall 2026.
Requirements
- Interest in outdoor recreation, customer service, and campus involvement.
- Reliable transportation to get to Lake Wauburg North Shore.
- Successfully complete a Lifeguard Try-Out (pre-employment water test).
- Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification by start date.
- Availability to work two shifts per week during operating hours, including weekday, weekend, and over academic break.
- Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings and in-services.
- Attend mandatory trainings.
- All students who are eligible to work on campus.
- Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
- Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.
- Current Florida Boater License.
- Previous experience operating a motorized boat.
- Previous experience working at a waterfront facility.
- American Red Cross Waterfront Module.
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.
- Perform all necessary lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR skills as certified by American Red Cross.
- Maintain a current Florida Boater License to operate the Rescue Boat for Lake Watch.
- Observe and enforce all facility rules and regulations.
- Monitor the safety of swimmers and boaters on the lake.
- Perform all appropriate saves/rescues as needed for swimmers or boaters.
- Prevent injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors.
- Provide customer service and safety briefings for patrons renting boats.
- Assist patrons with launching boats into lake.
- Obtain working knowledge of Hobie Cat Wave sail boats through internal training.
- Perform maintenance and cleaning, 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 Lake Wauburg Administrative Team.
- Answer phone and inform the public of hours of operation, areas of interest, reservation policies and special events.
- Maintain restrooms, clean, empty trash and re-stock daily.
Benefits
- Paid training time for Fall Kick-Off and unit-specific trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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