What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker-Lifeguard position at Long Island University?
Job Description
Campus: Brooklyn, New York
Department Name and ID#: Auxiliary Services & Event Managment
Department’s Dean And/or Director
Location: Building and Floor: WRAC Building C Floor
Supervisor Name: Jon Pepaj
Title: Part-time Staff-Lifeguard
Purpose or role of the position within the organization (Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities):
Education Requirements: LIU student enrolled in an active degree program
Current Certifications In The Following
Period of employment: Begin Date: 9/2025 End Date: 05/2026
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Campus: Brooklyn, New York
Department Name and ID#: Auxiliary Services & Event Managment
Department’s Dean And/or Director
Location: Building and Floor: WRAC Building C Floor
Supervisor Name: Jon Pepaj
Title: Part-time Staff-Lifeguard
Purpose or role of the position within the organization (Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities):
- Ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.
- Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
- Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
- Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
- Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safety facility.
- Keep the management well informed of pool maintenance needs including cleaning, chemical adjustments and repairs.
- Inventories and recognizes when supplies or equipment need to be ordered and communicates the needs to the director of special events. Interacts with patrons
Education Requirements: LIU student enrolled in an active degree program
Current Certifications In The Following
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid
- Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
- Leadership and public relations skills
- Decision-making skills
Period of employment: Begin Date: 9/2025 End Date: 05/2026
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.