Federal Work-Study Job Opportunities:
For information about Federal Work-Study visit their website or email workstudy@palomar.edu.
Off-Campus Job Opportunities:
Please visit the Student Life and Leadership Website.
On-Campus Student Job Opportunities:
Positions listed below have specific application instructions, which may vary by department. Please complete the Short-term and Student Application and follow the instructions listed to apply for positions of your interest.
Lifeguard – Health/Kinesiology & Recreation Management Department
Campus Location: Pool
Hours per week: 8-20 hours
Work Schedule: Typically afternoon and evening
Hourly pay rate: $16.30
Job duties:
- Maintain the safety of the patrons in and around the pool
- Represent Palomar College by maintaining a professional attitude
- Communicate and enforce all Palomar College Pool regulations and pool rules in a personable and professional manner
- Communicate any potential dangerous elements of the facility to the pool supervisor.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings
- Perform patron surveillance with a rescue tube from the guard stand
- Remain alert and use all senses while guarding
- Work as a team with other lifeguards during special events
- Set the pool for various activities such as laps, classes, etc.
- Be able to respond to an emergency and activate EAP
- Handle all incidents in a manner appropriate to your training
- Complete all injury reports in black or blue ink
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Desired skills/qualification: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard training/ First Aid/CPR certification or equivalent.
Contact information: Please forward your completed application (see at top of page ) to Andrew McCoy, amccoy@palomar.edu
Theater Assistant (applicant pool) – Performing Arts
Campus location: San Marcos
Hours per week: Varies
Work schedule: Varies, based on production schedule
Hourly pay rate: $16.30
Job duties: Assist in the safe operation and maintenance of theater sound, lighting, rigging, and related equipment, and systems used in support of stage productions and related events. Assist in the Performing Arts Department season production as needed – availability to work evenings and weekends are necessary for the main functions of this job.
Minimum Qualifications: Education equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade, plus a background in live event technology, theatrical productions or equivalent education preferred.
Desired Qualifications: A basic understanding of signal flow and various production systems; lighting, sound, and video. The ability to work independently, and safely on projects. Experience with reading and understanding stage and lighting plots. Students that are studying theater technology are encouraged to apply.
Contact information: Email application/resume to Tony Cucuzella at acucuzzella@palomar.edu
Tutor – Tutoring Department
Campus Location: All campuses
Hourly Pay: $16.30 per hour
Work Schedule: Flexible
Hours Per Week: Position averages 10-20 hours per week with possibility for more
Duties: Helping students learn and understand new concepts and complete assignments.
Position Description:A Peer Tutor is a student that has had success in an academic subject, who works with assigned students to help them reach their academic goals. Peer Tutors reinforce material presented by faculty members by giving students learning strategies and an opportunity for peer interaction. Tutors will be trained to facilitate collaborative learning sessions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Received a grade of A or B in the class you will tutor
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Instructor recommendation
- Tutor Training participation
- Enrollment in a minimum of 6 units at Palomar College
Point of Contact: Alex Cuatok, Interim Tutoring Manager, acuatok@palomar.edu.