Temporary Lifeguard

Position Title: 

Temporary Lifeguard

Compensation:

$10.50

Department:

Recreation Services - Temp

Start Date:

04/24/2026

About this opportunity: 

Ball State University Recreation Services is looking to add additional members to its staff, a temporary lifeguard position for the summer. Recreation Services, a department within Business and Auxiliary Services, has a reputation of managing facilities and programs in a safe, customer service oriented, and professional way. Recreation Services is looking for someone with the appropriate qualifications, certifications, and demeanor to be a temporary lifeguard for the summer.

What you'll do and what you'll bring: 

Position Function:

Maintain safe and effective use of Ball State University pools.

Job Duties:

• Monitor all safety and customer service aspects of Lewellen Aquatic Center and Ball Pool during hours of operation.

• Enforce Recreation Services policies and procedures.

• Test and monitor pool water chemistry and temperature.

• Maintain accurate pool participation procedures and counts.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance. ​

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current certification in Lifeguard, First-aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer from a nationally recognized organization (American Red Cross, StarGuard, YMCA, Ellis, etc.)

• Current certification in Lifeguard, First-aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer from a nationally recognized organization (American Red Cross, StarGuard, YMCA, Ellis, etc.)

• Must be 16 years of age or older.

Preferred Experience:

•   Additional experience lifeguarding in public pool setting.

How to apply: 

Cover letter and resume are optional.