Lead Lifeguard (Contractual)

University of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 20,707 - 29,492; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Maryland seeks a part-time Lead Lifeguard for its campus recreational facilities. The successful candidate must possess current Lifeguard Instructor and Professional Rescuer certifications, in addition to CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Responsibilities include supervising lifeguard shifts, maintaining safety standards, responding to emergencies, and ensuring a clean environment. Evening and weekend availability is required. The hourly pay for this contractual position is $18.22, and applicants must be 15 years old or older and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Lifeguard Instructor certification is required.
• Current, valid Professional Rescuer Lifeguard certification is required.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification is required.
• 15 years or older and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary contact for all available lifeguard shifts.
• Maintains constant watch of patrons in the pool and enforces safety standards.
• Responds to emergency radio calls.
• Maintains clean and safe environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Ability to use online platforms

Job description

Lead Lifeguard (Contractual) - (2600004Z)

The Office of Academic Affairs, URecFit and Wellness have an opportunity for part time, contractual Lead Lifeguard (Contingent Category I Contractual Employment) in the SMC Campus Center.

URecFit and Wellness is committed to enriching the academic experience as well as encouraging the physical, mindful, cultural, spiritual, emotional, and social development of the UMB community. Under general supervision, the Lead Lifeguard will occasionally work nights and weekends as required for this position. The selected candidate will exercise discretion and judgment with considerable consequences of error.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

*This position is a non-benefited, Contingent Category I Contractual position; Mostly weekday with evening and weekend work required*

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Serves as the primary contact for all available lifeguard shifts.
• Works with Assistant Director of Aquatics for monthly in-service and other related training.
• Assists with department-wide safety initiatives, trainings, and drills.
• Organizes and leads lifeguard certification classes.
• Maintains constant watch of patrons in the pool and enforces all safety standards.
• Acts immediately and appropriately to ensure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Inspects facility and equipment regularly and reports issues.
• Responds to all Code Bravo (major accident) or Code Charlie (unresponsive/not breathing) emergency radio calls.
• Performs facility checks in the locker rooms, on the pool deck, and other areas adjacent to the pool.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Attends all in-service training and meetings in person or virtually when appropriate.
• Maintains pool chemistry logs and patron statistics.
• Maintains pool maintenance and cleaning schedule.
• Maintains lifeguard operation inventories, i.e., lifeguard uniforms, chemical reagents, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: N/A.

Experience: N/A.

Certification/Licensure: Current, valid Lifeguard Instructor certification is required. Current, valid Professional Rescuer Lifeguard certification by American Red Cross or other equivalent nationally recognized agency is required. CPR, AED, and First Aid certification is required.

Supervisory Experience: N/A.

Other: Complete a 100-yard untimed, continuous swim test, 2-minute treading, and 10-lb. brick retrieval with 20-yard swim. Applicants must be 15 years old or older and pass a background check.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to apply basic analytical skills; to operate manual and automated office equipment, personal computers and spreadsheet software to input data; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to prepare and present working papers and supporting documentation.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to use own personal computer for accessing on-line platforms such as Zoom, Webex, Office 365, Google Meet, etc.
• Ability to use own personal computer to access the internet to conduct research for programming and update website and calendars.

Hiring Range: Hourly rate for this position is $18.22.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

Job

CI Exempt or Non-Exempt Staff -

Shift

Day Job

Organization

Academic Affairs - University Recreation & Fitness

Job Posting

Mar 13, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Human Resource Services 410-706-7171

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.