CRW Lifeguard (Summer) T00947

Expected hours: 8-10/week.
Expected employment: June 2nd- August 9th 2025

* Critical Thinking: Uses good judgment to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems.
* Verbal Communication: Articulate thoughts, ideas, and instructions clearly and effectively in verbal form.
* Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively with others toward a common goal.
* Professionalism: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., time management, punctuality, integrity, reliability, responsibility, ability to learn from mistakes

* Must have American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/ AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification or have the ability to obtain within 30 days of job start date. Certification must have validity through the next semester.
* Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

PLEASE NOTE: American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification is required for this position. If not currently certified, Lifeguard certification course will be made available and must be completed within 30 days of job start date if selected for the position. Lifeguard certification must be obtained prior to working as a lifeguard.

Applicants must apply online.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.

Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

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