Responsibilities*

The Department of Recreational Services is seeking part-time student and non-student lifeguards to help create a safe environment in the Recreation Center pool. Shifts may be days or evenings, weekdays or weekends, depending on availability.  Responsibilities include:

• Supervise pool area and warns swimmers of improper activities or danger.
• Administer first aid, rescue swimmers in distress, and administer CPR/AED, when necessary.
• Perform basic water tests to ensure pool chemicals are at appropriate levels.
• Enforcement of facility policies and pool regulations.
• Attend scheduled in-service training sessions.

Applicants should provide hours of availability in an attached resume. Work hours may include daytime, evenings and weekends.

Required Qualifications*

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Available to work during times pool is open; currently Monday - Friday, 11am - 7pm and/or Saturday, 9am - 1pm

Desired Qualifications*

• UM-Flint student with work study award for the current or upcoming academic year
• Previous lifeguarding experience

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Student job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.