Employment with Aquatics
Now Accepting Applications
- Click here to download an application (PDF)
- Applications can be turned in at the front desk of the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports or emailed to Ty McDonald, Aquatics Coordinator, at tymcdonald@smu.edu.
Available Position-s
Lifeguard
- Responsible for maintaining surveillance of the Dedman Recreation Center recreational pool and outdoor fountain area to enforce rules, prevent injury and perform American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR-PR and First Aid techniques as needed
- This position requires a commitment to work two shifts per week at the Dedman Recreation Center Recreational Pool and at least one weekend per month.
- This position also requires a current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Water Safety Instructor
- Responsible for leading swim classes for a wide variety of age and skills levels.
- Duties will include planning age and skill appropriate lessons and providing a safe environment for students.
- This position requires certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
- Previous experience teaching or working with children and American Red Cross Lifeguard certification preferred.
Water Fitness Instructor
- Responsible for planning and leading water fitness classes.
- This position requires a semester commitment.
- This position requires certification from a recognized aquatic fitness organization (AEA, AFAA, or YMCA) and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and teaching experience preferred.
Please stop by the Dedman Center for more information or contact Ty McDonald at 214-768-8816 or tymcdonald@smu.edu.