Certified Lifeguard - Hired As-needed

Harford Community College

Bel Air (MD)

On-site

USD 21,000 - 29,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Harford Community College is hiring a certified lifeguard for the college’s swimming facility. The role is part-time, hired as-needed, with duties including patron safety, problem resolution, and monitoring pool areas.

Applicants must hold a nationally recognized lifeguard certification, be 16 or older, and reside in Maryland or a contiguous state. Work is on campus, with hours scheduled weekdays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open until filled, with closing date 12/31/2026.

Qualifications

Candidates must possess a nationally recognized lifeguard certification at the time of hire.
Excellent communication skills required.
Minimum hiring age 16 with a State of Maryland DLLR work permit for minors.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and protection of patrons at the College’s swimming facility.
Resolve customer problems and monitor pool and surrounding areas for cleanliness and safety.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Lifeguard experience

Education

Nationally recognized lifeguard certification

Job description

Position Information

Job Title Certified Lifeguard - Hired As-needed

Posting Category Part-Time Staff

Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range $18.04 per hour

Classification Title

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Aff irmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Job Description

Certified Lifeguards assure the safety and protection of each patron at the College’s swimming facility, resolve customer problems, monitor pool and surrounding areas for cleanliness and safety, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active to December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply in order to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active to December 31 of the following calendar year.

Required Education

Candidates must possess a nationally recognized lifeguard certification at the time of hire.

Required Experience

N/A

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent communication skills required.

The certified lifeguard position currently qualifies for the minimum hiring age of 16 with a State of Maryland DLLR work permit for minors.

Preferred Qualifications

Lifeguard experience preferred.

General Weekly Work Schedule

Work hours will be scheduled Mondays to Fridays, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Final work schedules will be determined by the supervisor.

The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-011AO

Open Date

Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

*Do you currently hold a nationally-recognized lifeguard certification?
Yes
No
*Do you live in Maryland or a contiguous state to Maryland? (PA, DE, VA, WV, DC)
Yes
No

Documents Needed To Apply

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