RecSports Student Assistant - Lake Wauburg Waterfront Lifeguard

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

The Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Waterfront Lifeguards to join our energetic team and move Gators toward lifelong wellbeing! Lifeguards will be tasked with overseeing all water-based activities and ensuring the safety of our members and guests. Duties at Lake Wauburg include monitoring boaters on the lake, operating a motorized rescue boat, and working equipment rental at the boathouse.

Successful candidates will begin work at the start of Fall 2026.

For more information about the role and onboarding process, visit https://recsports.ufl.edu/about/student-employment/

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 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

Lake Wauburg Lifeguards work at North Shore and shifts are 6.5 - 8.5 hours long. Responsibilities include swim area watch, rescue boat operation, and equipment check-out. You must have reliable transportation to apply.

• 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

$15.25 per hour

Requirements/Qualifications

• 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

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 Qualifications

• 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.

*All applicants must register for and attend one Lifeguard Try-Out to be considered for the position.

This is a time-limited position.

To Apply: Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Questions: Contact Brent Gibson, [email protected].