Location: Bowling Green, KY
Category: Staff
Job Type: Part-time
Posted On: Tue Apr 14 2026
Job Description:
As a lifeguard the primary role is to ensure the safety of users in the natatorium. The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations
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Administer CPR/AED and First Aid in a medical emergency
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Take a proactive approach to injuries by eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors
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Conduct daily inspection of the natatorium to recognize unsafe conditions; correct the condition and/or notify the appropriate supervisor
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Enforce Preston Health & Activities Center (PHAC) and Natatorium rules, policies and regulations
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Complete required documentation inclusive of but not limited to daily chemical logs, incident/accident reports, payroll time sheets, swim meet checklists
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Perform maintenance tasks and cleaning as scheduled
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Assist with daily operations of the natatorium
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Participate in departmental annual training, monthly in-services, ongoing skills assessments, and monthly swim workouts
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Assist with preparation, execution, and tear down for events (swim meets, pool parties, rental groups, ect)
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Other duties as assigned
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Applicants are expected to successfully meet the following expectations:
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Adhere to all policies and expectations set forth in the Campus Recreation and Wellness employee handbook
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Maintain required current American Red Cross certifications (CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer- Adult, Child, Infant, First-Aid, and Lifeguarding) (must obtain within the first 30 days of hire)
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Present him/herself in a professional manner and exhibit a high level of maturity
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Appear presentable and well groomed in the appropriate uniform while on shift
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Display respect and courtesy to Preston Health & Activities Center patrons, CRW Professional staff, student supervisors, and co-workers
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Have a positive attitude while on shift
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Be dedicated, prompt and have a strong work ethic
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Demonstrate effective customer service and communication skills
Salary Note:
This position has a seasonal pay scale. Lifeguards make $12/hr in the summer semester and winter break, and $10/hr the rest of the year.
Job Requirements:
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Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First-Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional rescuer (must obtain within the first 30 days of hire)
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Successfully complete a pre-employment skills test
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Swim-Tread-Swim Test - 150y continuously (using front crawl/breast stroke), tread water (without hands), 50y continuously (using front crawl/breast stroke)
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Brick retrieval- Swim 20yrd to a surface dive, retrieve a 10lb brick at a depth of 10'-13', return to surface and swim back to the initial wall
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Demonstrate successful knowledge and performance of CPR/AED and First- Aid skills
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
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