Lifeguarding Jobs at Rice

New Staff:

There will be an informational meeting on the second night of classes for anyone interested in becoming a lifeguard or swimming instructor on Tuesday, August 26th at 4:30 pm. RSVP. Contact Liz Harwood at harwood@rice.edu or at 713-348-2742 to RSVP and find out the location. We will discuss lifeguarding and instructor jobs and schedule trainings. Lifeguards who are currently certified will schedule a swim test. This meeting is for students both with and without training. Please bring original identification and current certifications.

How to Become a Lifeguard

Looking for a student job? The Rice Recreation Center Aquatic Program is now looking for lifeguards and swimming instructors. 'New Hire Lifeguarding Skills Checks' are scheduled throughout the semester. If you are interested, please contact harwood@rice.edu.

The Rice Recreation Aquatic Center hires lifeguards year-round. The first step for interested lifeguards is to attend a skills check at the pool. During the skills checks you are asked to practice a few of your basic rescues learned during your Lifeguarding class, such as an active and passive victim rescue, removal from water, and back boarding skills.

Skills checks are held at the beginning of each semester. Additional skills checks may be scheduled when necessary.

The second step is to fill out a Rec Center application, available from the Rec Center Administration Offices, second floor of the gyumnasium building. After applying, someone will contact you for an interview.

The Aquatic Center has a variety of job positions available, beyond lifeguards. Current lifeguards may apply to become supervisors and managers who assist with scheduling, in-services, and timesheets.

Swimming Lessons Instructors are encouraged to apply also. You do not need to be lifeguard certified in order to teach lessons, as we have lifeguards on duty. Instructors interested in applying attend a few trial lessons as instructor aids before being hired. Swim Lessons run year round at the Rice pool.

Lifeguaring Classes

Look for more classes in Fall 2008!