Lifeguard - Summer 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title Lifeguard Campus Title Lifeguard - Summer 2026 School/Division Student Affairs, Division of Department Campus Recreation Office Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SL1 Salary Range $21.86/hr. Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below) If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter End Date: 08/30/2026 Position Summary

SLC 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 to enforce facility policy, rules and regulations to prevent accidents and implement emergency action plans as needed.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of patrons using the Student Life Center pool, locker rooms, and pool deck.
• Complete and submit safety reports as necessary.
• Enforce policies in the Student Life Center.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to Associate Director of Campus Recreation for Facilities and Aquatics

Required Qualifications

• Valid Lifeguard with CPR/AED/First Aid completed within the last year.
• Must hold certification in Cortland County Approved Lifeguard certification from one of the following agencies: American Red Cross, American Lifeguard Association, Boy Scouts of America, Breezy Point Cooperative, Inc., Cattaraugus County EMS, Hamptons Consortium, Ellis and Associates Inc International Lifeguard Training Program, Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, New York City Department of Parks, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Royal Life Saving Society Canada, Starfish Aquatics Institute, Inc., Suffolk County Department of Parks, Town of Babylon, Town of Brookhaven, Town of East Hampton, Town of Islip, Town of Southampton, Village of Ocean Beach, or the YMCA.
• Please upload your current certification that meets this requirement when applying.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S25135 Review Start Date 06/01/2026 Open Until Filled Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11267

Special Instructions

Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please upload your lifeguard certification here.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)
• Other - See Special Instructions to Applicants

Optional Documents