RecSports Student Assistant - Lifeguard (Campus Pools)

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

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 [email protected].

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

$14.85 per hour

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 Requirements/Qualifications

• Priority will be given to currently certified 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 [email protected].

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