LIFEGUARD

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274987

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: CENTRAL ADMIN MANAGEMENT CTR

Date: Sep 16, 2026

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a Lifeguard, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable aquatic environment for our students, faculty, staff, and community members. Your attentiveness, professionalism, and commitment to safety will help ensure that all participants can confidently enjoy Duke's recreational facilities.

Be Bold.

As a Lifeguard, you will be entrusted with maintaining a safe aquatic environment by actively monitoring pool activities, responding to emergencies, and promoting safe behaviors. Your quick decision-making skills, dedication to public safety, and commitment to providing exceptional service will contribute directly to the well-being of everyone in our recreation facilities.

What You'll Do:

Continuously monitor pool areas, swimmers, and aquatic activities to ensure participant safety.
Enforce pool rules and promote safe swimming practices among all facility users.
Respond promptly and professionally to aquatic emergencies, performing rescues and administering first aid, CPR, or rescue breathing as required.
Oversee open swim sessions and maintain constant vigilance of participant activity.
Inspect pool facilities and surrounding areas to ensure cleanliness, safety, and usability.
Report maintenance concerns, hazards, or facility issues to the Center Director or appropriate personnel.
Assist in maintaining a positive, welcoming, and customer-focused environment.
Complete additional duties related to aquatic operations and facility support as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and act decisively in emergency situations.
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining a safe environment.
Knowledge of lifeguarding principles, emergency response procedures, and aquatic safety practices.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with facility staff.

Required Certification:

Current Lifeguard Certification.
Current CPR and Rescue Breathing Certification (or ability to maintain certifications as required by Duke policies).

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you'll join a community dedicated to excellence, inclusion, innovation, and service. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact each day while helping foster a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for our campus community. Whether you're starting your career or expanding your experience in aquatics and recreation, Duke offers an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging aquatic experience for the Duke community.

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.00 to USD $24.10. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).