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Lifeguard (Temporary)

Position Information

Position Information

Job Title Lifeguard (Temporary)
Job Description
Notre Dame Athletics is committed to building a diverse workforce passionate about maximizing the student-athlete experience. Our pillars of Education; Excellence; Faith; Tradition; and Community guide us in the work we do each day. We are eager to attract, recruit, and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, inclusive working environment where all may thrive.

Building on the University’s Spirit of Inclusion, we are committed to the work needed to cultivate sustainable progress and change. As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we encourage you to apply if you embrace, embody, and demonstrate a commitment to the aforementioned values.

This position will be responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies; enforcing all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations; inspecting the facility on a daily basis and reporting any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor; completing records and reports; participating in regular in-service training sessions; and maintaining fitness levels (swimming skills, strength and endurance). Complete additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please note, we can offer lifeguard training to those that do not meet the minimum qualifications at Rolfs Aquatic Center. It will require a registration fee.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must possess current certification in the following: American Red Cross Lifeguarding; First Aid; American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
  • Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques is a necessity.
  • Must possess leadership, public relations and decision making skills as well as an understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) Certification
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
Special Instructions to Applicants
Department Rolf's Aquatic Center (57656)
Department Website
Family / Sub-Family No Eprism / Approved _No Eprism
Career Stream/Level Temporary
Department Hiring Pay Range $15.00/hr
Pay ID Bi-Weekly
FLSA Status T1 - Non-exempt Temp/On-call Hourly
Job Category Temporary
Job Type Temporary
Schedule: Days of Week & Hours
Variable/Approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Schedule: Hours/Week
Schedule: # of months

Posting Detail Information

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and others that will enhance our community. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Posting Detail Information

Job Posting Date (Campus) 04/05/2024
Job Posting Date (Public) 04/05/2024
Job Closing Date 06/01/2024
Posting Type Open To All Applicants
Posting Number S24857
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you possess American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter