Lifeguard

Overview

Lifeguard positions with starting salaries:
Lifeguard $18.25 hourly;
Senior Lifeguard $19.25 hourly.

Lifeguards are responsible for the safety and well-being of all facility users. They monitor swimmers and the pool area to maintain a safe environment, enforce all rules and policies of the Swim and Fitness Center, help maintain cleanliness on and around pool decks, locker rooms, and lobby areas, administer first aid when needed, provide customer service, and work under the supervision of a Pool Supervisor.

Lifeguards regularly participate in training, including cross-training for Swim Instructor assignments, and must maintain the listed certifications throughout employment. Must be able to work a varied schedule, including early morning, weekend and evening shifts. Performs other duties as assigned.

Senior Lifeguard The starting salary for Senior Lifeguards is $19.25 hourly. Senior Lifeguards are responsible for all duties of a Lifeguard and for mentoring lesser experienced staff, functioning as a crew leader, assisting with staff training sessions, being available for last minute substitutions, and willing to be cross-trained and work as a Swim Instructor and/or Front Desk Clerk. Senior Lifeguards regularly participate in and are required to maintain certifications throughout employment.

Must be able to work a varied schedule, including early morning, weekend and evening shifts. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must possess current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent certifications (American Red Cross preferred).
• Candidates must successfully complete a Skills Evaluation prior to being hired.
• No experience needed.
• Education:
  
  High school student and at least 15 years of age.
• Senior Lifeguard qualifications:
  Must possess current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent certifications; candidates must successfully complete a Skills Evaluation prior to being hired. It is preferred that applicants possess leadership skills, advanced training/certification or equivalent experiences (e.g., Pool Operator's License, First Responder or EMT, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor Certification).
• Experience:
  
  2 seasons (or more) of Lifeguard or related experience.
• Education:
  
  High School graduate (or equivalent).

Applicants must have access to email and a smartphone and/or computer with internet access for job-related communication and scheduling.

No Benefits

01 CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No

If you answered Yes, please provide the expiration date.

03 First Aid certified?

• Yes
• No

04 If you answered Yes, please provide the expiration date.

05 Do you currently hold a Lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No

06 Do you currently hold a Montgomery County Pool Operator certification?

• Yes
• No

07 If you do not possess current Lifeguard certifications would you be interested in training to obtain them?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question