Lifeguard

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Closing Date:

05/23/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Fayetteville

Founded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills fostering a welcoming climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Aquatics

Summary of Job Duties:

The UREC Lifeguards will ensure the health and safety of participants in the facility by conducting constant surveillance ensuring all necessary safety rules are followed and respond accordingly in the case of emergency. The lifeguards are responsible for maintaining their certification and knowledge of all the certification skills such as approaches back boarding CPR and all other American Red Cross lifeguard skills. This position will also assist with various aquatic programs and pool operations.


This position will develop UA Career-Ready skills such as Professionalism Communication Critical Thinking and Teamwork.


Regular reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current University of Arkansas student

• Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the Department of University Recreation Wellness

• At least one year of lifeguard experience

Required License(s) Training Certification(s) & Background Checks:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

• Required criminal background check

• Required sex offender registry check

• Required drug screen

Additional Information:

Federal Work Study Requirement:

• Federal Work Study award preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $12.00/hr

• Student Affairs Wage Scale: Category 3

Hours and Schedule:

• The position is designed to be a 10-20 hours per week in person commitment.

• Weekly work hours vary and may include morning evening weekend and holiday shifts.

Employment Timeline:

• This position hires on an as needed basis.

• This position is eligible for up to 4 years of continuous employment upon satisfactory performance and continued academic enrollment.

Supervision: Coordinator of Facilities & Risk Management UREC

This job will provide experiences to develop the following UA Career-Ready Skills:Professionalism Communication Critical Thinking Teamwork

• Ability to Demonstrate Dependability: Act as a dependable diligent member of a work environment by being present prepared responsible for your actions behaviors performance and decisions and showing attention to detail.

• Ability to Use Oral Communication: The ability to effectively convey information and meaning through speech that is easy to understand engaging and employs proper tone.

• Ability to Display Situational Awareness: Ability to gather information anticipate needs prioritize issues and set achievable goals in the workplace.

• Ability to Build Relationships for Collaboration: Ability to build strong positive work relationships with colleagues supervisors and customers and demonstrate agility to accomplish common goals.

Application Instructions and Required Document:

• Please contact Jacob Rawlings at with additional questions about the position.

• Resume

• Upload Lifeguard Certification and any Additional Relevant Certification

• Application documents must be submitted in Workday

Application deadline: May 15 2026

$12 per hourLicense or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions) ResumeProof of Veteran StatusJacob Rawlings Coordinator of Facilities and Risk Management

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification Required

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Balancing Sitting Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Climbing Pulling Pushing Repetitive Motion Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling Crouching Feeling Grasping Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Reaching Sharps Standing Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

No