Temporary Lifeguard

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7135889 (Ref.No. BSU36327)
Posted: March 23, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Maintain safe and effective use of Ball State University pools.

The Office of Recreation Services is in need of lifeguards to staff Lewellen Pool and Ball Pool.

Job Function:

Maintain safe and effective use of Ball State University pools.

Minimum Education:

High School Degree or GED.

Minimum Experience:

Current certification in Lifeguard, First-aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer from a nationally recognized organization (American Red Cross, StarGuard, YMCA, Ellis, etc.)

Preferred Experience:

Additional experience life guarding in public pool setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Monitor all safety and customer service aspects of Lewellen Aquatic Center and Ball Pool during hours of operation.
  • Enforce Recreation Services policies and procedures.
  • Test and monitor pool water chemistry.
  • Maintain accurate pool participation counts.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Maintain accurate pool participation counts.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.