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Job Description
Posting Details
Title Information Working Title Student Worker (Non-Federal)
Full-Time/Part-Time Part Time
Student Worker $ Amount (Hourly or Assignment Rate) 12.50
Will this position be Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid? Onsite
Position Details
Position Information Posting Number
S0922026
Department Name Campus Recreation & Wellness
Funding Type Non-Federal Work Study
Position Summary According to the lifeguard job description by the American Red Cross, a lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Duties:
Scans the area of surveillance to make sure that patrons are safe and behaving according to the rules. Acts in emergency situations and provides rescue and first aid assistance up to his or her training level until medical personnel arrive. Inspects the aquatic facility for unsafe conditions and cleanliness to prevent accidents and reports any hazards to the supervisor. Enforces rules consistently and fairly.
Fills out reports for incidents or other records for reference.
Responsibilities:
Renews required certifications when they expire. Stays fit to perform job adequately, which requires swimming endurance and strength. Maintains a professional appearance. Interacts politely with facility patrons and acts as a role model for young children. Attends all meetings and training sessions for the aquatic facility staff. University, Campus, and Community Description Thank you for your interest in employment at the University of Central Arkansas.
Founded in 1907, UCA has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students and employs over 1,300 full-time employees. The university offers more than 85 undergraduate and 59 graduate certificate and degree programs, including doctoral programs in five disciplines. UCA is proud of its tradition of teaching excellence and its contributions in research, scholarship, and creative activities.
Posting Detail Information Employment is contingent upon the availability of funds and course enrollments UCA EEO Statement The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs. Open Date 05/13/2026
Close Date 09/15/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
MUST BE LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED.
Please upload your certification, resume and cover letter. Qualifications
▪ Lifeguard Certification
▪ First Aid
▪ AED/CPR
▪ Previous life-guarding experience is required