Lifeguard (PT)

Location: Utica, NY

Job Type: Part-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking Lifeguards to supervise the activities of swimmers in our pool area.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Ensures the safety of swimmers by enforcing the pool rules and regulations, preventing accidents and responding timely to emergency situations;
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service;
• Communicates with other lifeguards, water safety instructors and supervisors;
• Substitutes for other staff members as needed.

Work Schedule: The hours for this position will be dependent on the availability of the applicant. Daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available.

Hours per week: 20 - 29

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications at the time of application
• Availability to work during the week (mornings and evenings) as well as weekends if necessary
• Effective communication skills and the ability to engage positively with the public
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without constant supervision
• Willingness to assist with swim lessons should the need arise

For those who are not certified or need recertification, MVCC may offer the certification at a reduced cost upon request. If you have questions or require more information, please contact CCED at 315-792-5300.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover Special Instructions to Applicants: Lifeguard and CPR/AED certifications required at the time of application.

Salary: Starting at $17.00 per hour/rate will depend on experience

For full consideration, apply by: 7/27/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.