Lifeguard

BANGOR CITY; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is looking for lifeguards for the summer of 2025 at its outdoor pools. Ideal candidates are energetic team players with current lifeguard certifications, focused on safety and community engagement. This seasonal position includes flexible hours in a dynamic outdoor setting, providing a chance to interact with the community and ensure the safety and enjoyment of all patrons.

Qualifications

• Current certifications required prior to the season start.
• Proficiency in swimming and comfort in water is essential.
• Ability to follow directions, think quickly and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize swim programs, lead aquatic activities.
• Supervise children and adults at pools.
• Ensure safety and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Good Swimmer

Safety-minded

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Motivated

Coachable

Team Player

Positive

Engaging with Kids and Parents

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

CPR and AED certification

First Aid certification

Job description

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The City of Bangor has a fun and exciting job opportunity if you love being outside and working with your local community! The City of Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for lifeguard positions for our two outdoor pools for the 2025 summer season. Our ideal candidate would be someone who is:

• A Good Swimmer
• Safety-minded
• Energetic and Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Coachable
• A Team Player
• Positive
• Engaging with Kids and Parents

This position is responsible for some planning and organization of swim programs, instruction and leadership of aquatic activities, as well as overall supervision of children and adults at the pools. This position is a seasonal position running from the middle of June through August.

REQUIREMENTS

• All lifeguards must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, AED and First Aid certification prior to the start of the season. Reimbursement for lifeguard certification available.
• Lifeguards are required to be proficient swimmers, be comfortable in the water and able to assist in lifting a person.
• Must be able to follow and give directions, be a quick thinker and use good safety awareness and judgment while remaining pleasant and professional.
• Must also be mentally alert to dangerous situations to ensure the safety of all patrons and swimmers.
• Able and willing to attend all pre-season mandatory training.

Pay range is $15.13-$20.35/hour. Flexible hours between 8:30AM – 8:30PM Monday – Sunday.

How to Apply

Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until mid-June or until all positions are filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to [e-mail]. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor Parks and Recreation Department (Parks & Recreation | Bangor, ME ) !

About the City of Bangor

The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments in the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.

Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicknamed the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.

Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.