RWC Lifeguard - Academic Year 26-27

RWC Lifeguard - Academic Year 26-27

Position Details

Position Title RWC Lifeguard - Academic Year 26-27

Posting Number

Division Recreation & Wellness

Department Student Development & Engagemt

Location

Erie, Pa

Position Summary

Career Readiness Learning Objectives:

Communication: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of the organization. Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities. Professionalism: Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in interest of the larger community and workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities

• Lifeguards are responsible for creating a safe environment where people can enjoy swimming and utilize the pool in a safe manner. They are responsible for overseeing those in the pool and on the pool deck. Lifeguards are required to perform lifesaving activities such as resuscitation and first aid. They must be properly certified and attend all mandatory in-service trainings. Lifeguards are to keep track of the amount of people in the pool at all times and must actively monitor all swimmers in the pool and on the pool deck. This position requires active movement around the perimeter of the pool deck to ensure the safety of all swimmers. Lifeguards are required to accurately check the pool chemicals before each shift to ensure the chlorine and pH are at the recommended levels. Lifeguards are also responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance tasks as they pertain to the pool.

• Average Hours: 6-8 hours/week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Maintain continuous surveillance of swimmers in the pool and on the pool deck and identify potential safety hazards.
• 2. Knowledgeable of all Gannon University and Recreation and Wellness Center policies. Must enforce and apply all policies and procedures during scheduled shift.
• 3. Respond quickly, logically, and in accordance with established emergency procedures.
• 4. Keep pool deck clean and organized.
• 5. Utilize pool vacuum as needed and mop pool deck when appropriate.
• 6. Enact rescue protocol in the event of drowning or swimming incidents, including administering first aid and CPR as required.
• 7. Monitor and report chemical levels in the Aquatic binder. Report any imbalance of chemicals to the RWC Director.
• 8. Fill out appropriate reports, including headcount of people in pool and pool chemical log.
• 9. Attend all in-service trainings and all staff trainings.
• 10. Provide a professional, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all who enter the facility.
• 11. Properly communicate with other Lifeguards and Building Supervisors.

• Required Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Enrolled full-time student of Gannon University preferably with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

• Experience: Previous lifeguarding experience preferred.

• Certifications: Current Lifeguarding certification including CPR/AED.

• Skills: Leadership skills including strong verbal and written communication skills, working in a team atmosphere, and professionalism. Individual must be able to work with a diverse population that would include students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Must be able to work independently without direct supervision on day to day tasks and be able to take initiative.

• University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

• Preferred Qualifications

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Swim 300 yards without stopping

• Ability to lift and carry weight, possibly up to 50lbs unassisted

• Ability to walk, stand, and move about for approximately 2-8 hours; with access to a chair

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

• Ability to climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

• Ability to walk around building and potentially across campus

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs, such as sweeping, vacuuming, and moping

• Meet the physical demands associated with a busy office and University environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a busy campus-wide setting. Some evening and weekend hours are required for activities and events which require representation from members of the Student Development and Engagement Office. Must be a team player, willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary. Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, and campus holiday breaks as necessary.

• Posting Detail Information

• Number of Vacancies

• 15

• Job Posting Open Date

• 08/07/2026

• Job Posting Close Date

• 04/30/2027

• Special Instructions to Applicants

• Must be a certified lifeguard to apply

• Supplemental Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What would be your most significant contribution or positive aspect that you would bring to our program?

• (Open Ended Question)

• List all experiences with Recreation and Wellness Center programs and activities you have taken a part of (group fitness classes, intramural sports, sport clubs, special events, etc.)

• (Open Ended Question)

• Is there anything that may interfere with your work availability at the Recreation and Wellness Center (other jobs, internships, observations, meeting, clubs, etc.)?

• (Open Ended Question)

• Are you currently certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED? If so, when do they expire? If not, do you agree to get certified before starting work? Will you need training from the RWC?

• (Open Ended Question)

• Feel free to list any additional comments that you feel would help us in placing you in a staff position.

• (Open Ended Question)

• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation

• Erie, Pennsylvania Campus

• 109 University Square

• Erie, Pennsylvania 16541

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• 105 Commercial Center Dr.

• Ruskin, Florida 33573