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Lifeguard - Temporary, Part-time

Georgetown University
Main Campus, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 8 May 2026
💰 $42,000/yr($34,000/yr$42,000/yr)

About the role

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

Campus Recreation at Yates Field House/Lifeguard monitors pool activities and ensures member safety. Lifeguards need to possess knowledge of rescue procedures and emergency medical procedures. To help prevent incidents and ensure safety, lifeguards must enforce all safety guidelines as outlined and remain alert throughout an entire shift. Additional job duties a lifeguard performs include preparing activity and incident reports and performing pool maintenance as needed. 

Work Interactions

The Lifeguards position is integral to maintaining a safe aquatic environment for our students, faculty, staff and community members who use McCarthy pool. This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Aquatics and Risk Management, Aquatics coordinator and Recreation center supervisor when Director of Aquatics is not in the building.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • Current Red Cross or YMCA Lifeguard certification (to include CPR Professional Rescuer and First Aid)

  • Self-motivation

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  • Expected to attend at least two in-service trainings each year.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

 Pay Range 

The projected hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $17.55 - $21.45. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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