The aquatics programs at Penn State University offer many employment and educational opportunities for students. .
All of our employment positions are for work-study as well as wage payroll students.  Preference for our attendant position will be give to students with a work study award:
(Applications for all of these positions are available at the McCoy Natatorium's main office, room 108)

• Lifeguarding is a great way to maintain your water safety skills and certifications, while earning some extra money.  Applicants must be currently certified in lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and AED administration.  

 During the fall semesters, we are proud to offer a program designed to help work study students get the necessary certifications to become a lifeguard at Penn State. Penn State will even pay Work Study students while they work on getting their certifications. Of course, we do have a limited number of openings for those who do not qualify for work study. Those interested in the Penn State Learn and Earn Lifeguard Program should contact Bruce English at (814) 863-3928, or click here for registration information.

 

• Staffing the towel desk or fitness loft is a fun way to make some money and meet new people. (Currently accepting applications for Summer 2008 semesters) 

 

• Aquacise Instructors are students with a fitness background who lead our participants in aquatic exercise.  

 

• Being a Special Populations Program Leader is a great way to build your resume, especially for those majoring in fields such as kinesiology, gerontology, physical therapy, and recreation management.

 

• Independent Study credit can also be earned for a wide range of individualized projects related to Penn State's aquatics programs.