Summer Lifeguard

Student Employment – Campus Recreational Summer Lifeguard
Charleston Southern University

MUST BE A CSU STUDENT, ELIGIBLE FOR WORK STUDY, IN ORDER TO APPLY.

• Department: Campus Recreation
• Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)
• Location: Brewer Center
• Charleston Southern University - 9200 University Blvd. Charleston, SC 29406
• Supervisor Name: Nathan Cobb
• Alternate Supervisor: Christian Shotwell
• Dates Employed: Summer: May 6, 2025 – August 11, 2025

Position Overview:

The Campus Recreation Department at Charleston Southern University is seeking enthusiastic and committed student employees to support the diverse recreational activities and wellness programs on campus. These roles provide students with the opportunity to engage with their peers, foster a healthy and active campus community, and develop essential leadership and professional skills. Each position plays a vital role in the success of Campus Recreation, contributing to the planning, execution, and management of recreational facilities, events, and programs that enhance the overall student experience at CSU.

Key Responsibilities:

The following duties are needed for this position and they are intended to provide students with experience related to their educational and/or career objectives:

• Lifeguards must be highly knowledgeable of all Brewer Center policies and procedures.
• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Ensures cleanliness around all areas surrounding the aquatics facility.
• Lifeguards must conduct thorough inspections of pool facilities, equipment, and water to verify the safety and functionality for swimmers use.
• As a Recreation Lifeguard, assertiveness and customer service play key roles in the overall effectiveness of the position.

Required Skills and Attributes:

Red Cross lifeguard certification is required.

Hours:

Part-time, approximately 0-15 hours per week.

Compensation:

• $12 hourly wage, based on university student employment guidelines. Paid on the 15th of the month following the month when the work was performed (e.g. work performed in June, is paid on July 15).
• Free of cost housing (not including a meal plan) for the first 4 men and the first 4 women that apply.

Schedule

If offered work-study employment, supervisors will coordinate work hours based on student’s class schedule. Students are not permitted to work during chapel or during regularly scheduled class time (even if the class is cancelled for some reason).

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply, resume, cover letter, and references through Paycom on the CSU Student Employee Website. Interviews will be conducted by Director of Campus Recreation.

Additional Notes:

• These roles are intended to provide students with a meaningful employment experience that contributes to both their personal and career development.
• Campus Recreation Student Employment reports to Nathan Cobb, Director of Campus Recreation.
• Students enrolled in courses during the semester they are working are FICA-exempt.
• Students not enrolled in the semester are required to pay FICA taxes.
• Students are not permitted to work during scheduled class times.

Eligibility/Requirement(s):

• Red Cross lifeguard certification is required.
• Must be a currently enrolled student at Charleston Southern University.
• Must have completed all documentation required by Financial Aid.
• Must have accepted their financial aid award.

Charleston Southern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.