Student: Campus Recreation Lifeguard

Overview

Job Title Student:
Campus Recreation Lifeguard Spring 2026

• Requisition Number
  : DU14253
• Department Name
  : 1B310:
  
  Campus Recreation
• Work Location
  :
  Lexington, KY
• Salary Range
  : $12 / Hour (Fall & Spring) - $14 (Summer)
• Type Of Position
  :
  Student
• Position Time Status
  :
  Part-Time
• Required Education
  :
  Must be a registered UK student.
• Required Related Experience
  : none
• Required License/Registration/Certification
  :
  Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Physical Requirements
  :
  The position may require lifting or pushing objects up to 50lbs, or extended amounts of time walking or standing.
• Shift
  :
  As scheduled

Job Summary
:
Must be a registered UK student. Supervising and working hands on to promote a positive experience within the different programs that Campus Recreation offers to our students, faculty and staff.

This position is also Federal Work-Study eligible, if you qualify.

• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
  :
  Time Management, Social Interaction, Initiative, Observant
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
• Preferred Education/Experience
  :
  Would like for student to have previous experience working in aquatics if possible.

Final date to receive applications
: 05/31/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.