Lifeguards and Swim Instructions (Temporary Non-Student)
- Location
- Oakland, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 18 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Lifeguard certification
- Swim instruction
- Emergency response
- Water safety
Also useful
- Water chemistry checks
- Customer service
- Front desk sales
- Incident reporting
Summary
The Trefethen Aquatic Center is looking for new Lifeguards and Swim Instructors to add to their aquatic team. All staff members are expected to work as both a Lifeguard and a Swim Instructor.
Responsibilities
- Arrive to work on-time and properly attired to perform duties.
- Enforce facility rules and follow policies and procedures.
- Open and Close the pool according to guidelines set by the Trefethen Aquatics Center.
- Teach swim lessons as needed.
- Assist in day-to-day operations (including, but not limited to, staff scheduling, submitting timesheets, light cleaning, and checking water chemistry).
- Addressing issues of concern with patrons.
- Takes initiative to ensure safety in the facility.
- Effectively scan their zone of protection and be able to respond to any emergency.
- Limits conversation with members, guests, and other staff members in order to maintain effective scanning.
- Anticipate, recognize, and react to all aquatic emergencies, and provide necessary reporting to direct supervisor.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while maintaining optimum scanning vigilance of the pool.
- Must follow all policies and procedures set forth in the Mills College Aquatic Center Staff Policy Handbook.
- Maintain a professional demeanor during scheduled shift.
- Uphold a standard of care in all aquatic emergencies.
- Respond to all aquatic emergencies as described by the Emergency Action Plan.
- If needed, finds an appropriate approved staff member to substitute for scheduled shift at least 24 hours prior to scheduled shift.
- Be able and ready to sell swim passes and swim gear at the Front Desk.
Qualifications
- Lifeguard certification
- Documents to Submit: Resume and Certifications
- Position Type
- Temporary
- Additional Information
Additional information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Pay and benefits
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.
This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.
Pay Rate:
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
From Northeastern's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 23, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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This Lifeguards and Swim Instructions (Temporary Non-Student) position at Northeastern is located in Oakland, CA (On-site). Always check Northeastern's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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