Lifeguard - 2026-2027 Academic Year

State University of New York College at Cortland

Cortland, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Coaching, Defibrillator, Emergency Planning, First Aid, Organizational Skills, Regulations
LOCATION
Cortland, NY
POSTED
4 days ago

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Lifeguard - 2026-2027 Academic Year Department Campus Recreation Office Job Description/Duties

Lifeguards are responsible for the safe and effective day-to-day operation of the Student Life Center pool, locker rooms, and deck area. Guards are required to enforce facility policy, rules and regulations to prevent accident and implement emergency action plans as needed. Guards will also be responsible for the safe and effective operation of aquatic activity at the Park Center Holsten Pool, locker rooms, and pool deck.

Days/Hours Needed

Various 2-hour shifts available 7-days/week

Campus Location/Bldg.

Student Life Center

Park Center

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a SUNY student
  • Valid Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid with CPR completed within the last year
  • Must hold certification in Cortland County Approved Lifeguard

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Special Conditions for Eligibility Contact Name(s) & Email(s)

Susan Murphy, Associate Director for Facilities & Aquatics

susan.murphy@cortland.edu

Beth Tomlinson

Assistant Coach & Aquatics Management Coordinator

beth.tomlinson@cortland.edu

Salary Grade C-Other (Specify Below) Salary $21.86/hr

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA25127 Review Start Date 07/06/2026 Open Date 06/12/2026 Close Date 05/14/2027 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload copies of required certifications along with your resume.

Please also note: while positions may be open and posted here on jobs.cortland.edu until their listed close date, positions may be filled on a rolling basis prior to this date.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants

Optional Documents

About the Company

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State University of New York College at Cortland