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LIFEGUARD

Duke University
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/7/2026 CLOSED ON 8/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD position at Duke University?

Occupational Summary

Monitor the pool area and all swimmers to ensure the safety of all participants. Perform rescue operations as needed. Make sure the pool and pool area are clean and usable.

Be You.

Work Performed

Oversee open swim time in fitness centers. Make sure that participants are acting in a safe manner. Perform rescue operations in the event that a participant needs assistance.

Make sure that the pool and pool area are clean and usable. Notify the Center Director if maintenance is needed.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Be Bold.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED, RESCUE BREATHING/CPR

Level Characteristics

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

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Experience

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Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

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Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $ 18.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and keyskills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck.Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at:https: //hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.87. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).

Salary : $18 - $23

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