RecSports Student Assistant - Lifeguard; Campus Pools

Rec Sports Student Assistant – Lifeguard (Campus Pools)

• Job no: 538527
• Work type: Student Assistant
• Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
• Categories: Recreation/Event Services, Student Services
• Department:  - SL-RECSPTS ADMIN

Classification

Title:

STU-AST-NON-CLERICAL & ADMIN

The University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports is currently looking for Lifeguards to join our energetic team and help move Gators toward lifelong well‑being! The 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.

• Develop professional relationships with co‑workers, participants, and guests.
• Uphold and exceed the expectations of the Cornerstones of Rec Sports Service: accountability, anticipating needs, attitude, and atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and apply knowledge as a Rec Sports ambassador.
• Take ownership of Rec Sports facilities and programs by exhibiting a responsible work ethic.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness and appearance within and surrounding Rec Sports facilities.
• Enforce Rec Sports 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 Rec Sports employees are expected to abide by the Rec Sports 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.

• 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.

You can apply even if you’re not yet certified. If accepted for the position, you can get your certification with an Employee Discount!

$14.85/hour

• 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 per week; may include morning, evenings, and weekends.
• Additional certifications required for merit advancement.
• Complete and maintain UF online certifications in GET
  803, OOC
  101, PRV
  802, ITT
  102, GET
  811.

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!

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All applicants must register for and attend one Lifeguard Try‑Out to be considered for the position. Visit rsconnect.recsports.ufl.edu and select the "Rec Sports Staff" icon to navigate to the try‑out options.

This is a time‑limited position.

Questions:
Contact Jacob Rinn at jacobrinn.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 pm of the posting end date.

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Advertised: 01 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 01 Mar 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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

For questions or additional information, please contact Jacob Rinn at jacobrinn.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.