Part-Time, Lifeguard *

*Category:*: Part-Time Hourly *Subscribe:*: *Department:*: Athletics *Locations:*: Branchburg, NJ *Posted:*: Jul 29, 2025 *Closes:*: Open Until Filled *Type:*: Part-time *Ref. No.:*: Lifeguard *Salary Type:*: Hourly *Salary Range:*: $18.00 - $18.00 *Position ID:*: 191028 About Raritan Valley Community College: Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the 1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students. The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu. Job Description: Raritan Valley Community College's Athletics department is hiring Lifeguards for the upcoming semester and beyond. Under direct supervision by the Director of Athletics, the Lifeguards ensure the safety of patrons of RVCC's aquatics facility by preventing and responding to emergencies, while providing consistent quality customer service to all patrons. *Essential Duties:* Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility with direct line of site of all patrons; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Presents uniformed professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service. Performs various maintenance duties as directed by supervisors to maintain a clean and safe facility. Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports. Reports facility issues or concerns to direct supervisor. Prepares and maintains water testing log book and patron sign in book. Prepares and reports all incident reports to direct supervisor. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Requirements: Applicants must hold a lifeguarding certificate from an organization recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health, as listed in N.J.A.C. 8:26 Appendix A, or hold a lifeguarding certificate from an organization determined by the department to meet American Red Cross training standards. The department maintains a list of recognized organizations on the New Jersey Department of Health website. Applicants must be over 16 years of age. Applicants must have at least 6 months to 1 year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Ability to continuously swim a minimum distance of 300 yards either front crawl or breaststroke or combination of the two strokes. Knowledge of CPR, AED and First Aid techniques and application. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Ability to pass pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department. Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork. Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions. Knowledge and application of quality customer service standards and procedures Additional Information: Application Instructions: *As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.* RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package. To review eligible health, wellness and benefits offered, click on the following link and scroll down: https://www.raritanval.edu/general-information/human-resources For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.

Location: Branchburg, New Jersey, US

Posted Date: 9/3/2025