RecSports Student Assistant - Lifeguard (Campus Pools)

RecSports Student Assistant - Lifeguard (Campus Pools) University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Part-time $14.85 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications CPR Certification Lifeguard Training Employee relationship building Medical emergency response First Aid Certification American Red Cross CPR Certification Lifeguard Certification AED Certification Water rescue response First aid and

CPR Full Job Description JOB NO:

540113

WORK TYPE:

Student Ast

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES

Recreation/Event Services

DEPARTMENT

04020100 - SL-RECSPTS

ADMIN CLASSIFICATION TITLE

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Fall 2026. For questions or additional information, please contact Adam Caldwell at . RecSports Team Member 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 Code of Conduct process 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. RecSports Fall Kick-Off 2026: Tuesday, August 18 Fall Kick-Off is our all-staff event to discuss department-wide updates, facilitate unit training sessions, as well as cultivate community and positive energy within our RecSports team. All RecSports Student Staff are expected to attend and will be paid for their training time. Fall Kick-Off is scheduled for August 18, 2026. Please mark your calendars as this is mandatory for all staff! In addition, please hold your calendars for August 12-18, 2026 for mandatory unit-specific trainings. Unit Specific Job Responsibilities 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

EXPECTED SALARY

$14.85 per hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements/Qualifications 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

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. Federal Work Study students are encouraged to apply!

PREFERRED

Preferred Requirements/Qualifications Priority will be given to currently certified applicants

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

All applicants must register for and attend one Lifeguard Try-Out to be considered for the position. This is a time-limited position.

Questions:

Contact Adam Caldwell at . Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED

No

ADVERTISED

07 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

05 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time