Lifeguard University of New Mexico - 4.1 Albuquerque, NM Job Details $15 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Cardiac arrest emergency response Lifeguard Training First Aid Certification American Red Cross CPR Certification Public safety procedures Hazard identification and correction Cleaning Lifeguard Certification Physical safety enforcement Swimming rescues AED Certification First aid and CPR Full Job Description Student Intermediate Level Requisition ID req37911 Working Title Lifeguard Pay $15.00 Hourly Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Recreational Services (823A) Employment Type Student Employment Student Type Student Employment Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 9/25/2026 Position Summary To work as a UNM Lifeguard you must maintain patron surveillance of the facility while enforcing rules and regulations effectively as directed by the University and State of New Mexico Environment Department.

Must be able to:

spot dangers and potential hazards to prevent serious injury or accident; control and report unruly behavior; maintain accurate detailed documentation of headcount, first aid practices and others; perform cleaning duties. Must act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency. Must provide emergency care and treatment as a team as set by American Red Cross standards and procedures. Exceeding the Red Cross standards, UNM lifeguards must be able to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes or less, swim with a 10-pound brick for 25 yards, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 14 feet depth and tread with it on the surface for one minute. As a minimum qualification for this position: All UNM lifeguards must be certified in first aid, AED, oxygen, and lifeguarding for the professional rescuer through Red Cross. Minimum Qualifications Equivalencies not found for this position Preferred Qualifications Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.