Lifeguard

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STU00013PO26 Job Title Student Employee Internal Title Lifeguard Campus Upstate College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Campus Recreation Advertised Salary $13 - 16 per hour Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per week 10 Work Schedule

Average work week is 10 hours. Weekly scheduled to be determined and will vary, but student employee must be able to work flexible hours to include some evenings and weekends

Job Search Category Student Employee

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director and/or Head Lifeguard. Enforce safety regulations for the protection of pool patrons; make suggestions for new or updated regulations; assist in general maintenance and perform other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for lifeguarding programs at the facility including but not limited to recreational swimming, academic classes, swim team, swim club and rec programs
• Attend staff, departmental, or university employee training as assigned
• Attend certification or re-certification programs as needed to meet the minimum requirements for employment.
• Assist in the general maintenance and upkeep of the facility

Qualifications

Qualifications

Must be a currently enrolled USC Upstate student. Must participate in required training conducted by the Spartan Rec Center. Satisfactory completion of training provided by the Spartan Rec Staff. Current lifeguard certification document must be uploaded when completing the employment application.

Must have the following certifications:

• Current certification in Lifeguard Training (ARC only)
• Must pass screening tests of basic lifeguarding skills and knowledge throughout the year
• Must pass the prerequisite swimming test when interviewed which consists of:

1. Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 50 yards. - After swimming 50 yards, maintain your position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading using only your legs, floating, or a combination of both. - After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards.

2. You have 50 seconds to complete the following sequence (goggle not allowed). - Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. - Submerge to a depth of 4 to 7 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. - Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. - Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 6 Desired Start Date 08/17/2026 Job Open Date 08/01/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205860 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your expected graduation date?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your current cumulative GPA?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you worked on-campus before?

(Open Ended Question)

• • If yes, list department name and supervisor.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently working another on-campus job?

(Open Ended Question)

• • If yes, list department name and supervisor.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your major?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your current student status?

• Freshman

• Sophomore

• Junior

• Senior

• Graduate Student

• • What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have a current lifeguard certification?

• Yes

• No

• • What is the expiration date of your lifeguard certification?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Other Supporting Documents
• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References and Contact Information