Hourly Student Employment - Aquatic Lifeguards (Certified)

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Advertising Department CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS Academic Term/Year FALL 2026/SPRING 2027 Position Title Hourly Student Employment - Aquatic Lifeguards (Certified) Posting Number 08249 Position Number 08249 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Position Location On-campus City Greenville State NC Number of Vacancies 40 Rate of Pay $11.00/hourly FLSA Status FLSA Non-exempt Will the position be subject to the CBC policy? Yes Job Description

ECU Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness is seeking several certified Aquatic Lifeguards for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic term. Lifeguards will play an essential role in maintaining the safety and security of all patrons utilizing our aquatic facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and security of all patrons in the aquatic facility
• Monitor activities in and around the pool to prevent accidents
• Enforce all facility rules and regulations
• Respond quickly to emergencies and perform lifesaving techniques, including first aid and CPR
• Conduct regular safety checks of pool equipment and facilities
• Assist with pool maintenance and cleaning tasks
• Provide excellent customer service to patrons
• Complete incident and accident reports as needed
• Participate in regular training and in-service sessions to maintain skills and certifications

GPA Requirement Minimum of 2.0 Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Must be currently certified as a Lifeguard, including CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be available for flexible scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous lifeguard experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

License/certification required Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your resume, a copy of your class schedule,and copy of your certifications online.

https://crw.ecu.edu/about-us/join-the-crw-team/job-descriptions/

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to verification of background information, with satisfactory results required before the start of the position.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94288 Open Date 07/20/2026 Close Date 09/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment

Individuals submitting profiles for these positions must be current ECU students, in good-standing and meet the respective GPA requirement as required by the position type. Final candidates may be subject to criminal & sex offender background checks based upon the duties and responsibilities of the position. Some vacancies also require motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you currently have your Lifeguard certification, Lifeguard Instructor certification or Water Safety Instructor certification?
• Lifeguard Certification
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• Water Safety Instructor Certification
• No I'm not certified, but I would like yo get the necessary training.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Licenses/Certifications
• Additional Document #1

Optional Documents