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Lifeguard Manager

Dartmouth College

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Mar 18, 2026

Position Information

Position Title	Lifeguard Manager
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	$20.00
Hiring Range Maximum	$22.00
Location of Position	Hanover, NH, at the Connecticut river waterfront.
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Position Purpose	Under the leadership of the Outdoor Programs Office ( OPO) director, the Lifeguard Manager is responsible for the swimming operations at the Dartmouth waterfront swim dock on the Connecticut River. This includes scheduling, training, and managing lifeguard staff, maintaining the waterfront facility, ensuring safe operations and following risk management protocols, and lifeguarding. The Lifeguard Manager is a seasonal, part-time position, anticipated 20 - 30 hours per week.
Required Qualifications	High school diploma plus two years of work experience. Documented management or leadership experience. Documented experience lifeguarding in non-pool locations. Current lifeguarding certification from an accredited provider with corresponding certifications in CPR/AED. Current First Aid certification or greater.
Preferred Qualifications	Waterfront lifeguard training or lifeguard management training from American Red Cross or another accredited provider.
FLSA	Non-Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Part time
Schedule	The waterfront dock is open 1:30 pm - 8 pm on weekdays and 11:30 am - 8 pm on weekends.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Katie Colleran, OPO director
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Katie Colleran, OPO director
Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85019

Key Accountabilities

Managing Lifeguard Staff - 75%

Selects and trains waterfront lifeguard staff.
Creates and manages the lifeguard schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
Reviews and approves timesheets for lifeguard staff.
Procures and maintains items needed for guarding.
Supports administrative tasks for tracking and obtaining certification of lifeguard staff.
Manages and mentors the work performance of lifeguard staff.
Serves as an on-duty lifeguard.

Risk Management and Safe Operations - 20%

Follows and appropriately applies waterfront operational policies; ensures lifeguard staff are able to do the same.
Maintains emergency response equipment.
Reports incidents in a timely manner and follows risk management processes.
Communicates directly with Department of Safety and Security, OPO, and other appropriate groups for ensuring emergency support.
Maintains communication protocols for lifeguard staff.

Facilities Operation- 5%

Ensures appropriate care of waterfront facility and swim dock, reporting issues to the OPO director.

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.