Part Time Lifeguard (26-42)

• Part-Time Staff
• FMU Pool
• Posted 5 hours ago

Francis Marion University invites applications for a Part-Time Lifeguard position. Under limited supervision, the Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of Francis Marion University students, employees, and guests utilizing the outdoor pool facility. The successful candidate must be certified, dependable, organized, self-motivated, confident, and flexible.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Observe and oversee the activities of swimmers by continuously scanning the pool and surrounding deck areas.
• Enforce pool rules, safety regulations, and facility guidelines while maintaining order and discipline.
• Take preventive safety measures and remain calm, professional, and composed during emergencies or challenging situations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and consistent application of all pool safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Rescue distressed swimmers and provide emergency first aid, CPR, and other lifesaving services as needed.
• Maintain the swimming pool facility by:
• Opening the pool for scheduled operating hours
• Setting up umbrellas and chairs
• Performing lifeguard duties throughout shifts
• Cleaning and organizing the pool deck area
• Storing umbrellas and rearranging deck furniture at closing
• Secure and close the pool facility at the end of operating hours.

FMU Requirements:

Must have a current Red Cross, YMCA or Jeff Ellis and Associates lifeguard certification. Must have current first aid and CPR certifications. Weekend availability

Normal working hours: Weekday shift, weekends as needed

Salary: $13.00 per hour

Job dates: May 25, 2026 - August 22, 2026

• Note: This is a temporary, part time position, and it is not covered by the state grievance policy. The duration of the position will depend upon the needs of the Student Life Office.

Materials Needed:

• Letter of Interest (Referencing position number 26-42).
• The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references.
• Current resume.
• Copies of all licenses are required of the successful candidate upon the date of hire.
• Completed FMU Staff Application.

To obtain the FM Staff Application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547 or FAX to (843) 661-1202.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution