Lifeguard

McDaniel College; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

403B retirement plan

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

McDaniel College is seeking a Lifeguard for its Harlow Pool in Westminster, MD. The position supports supervision during all open and rental swim times with a focus on safety and compliance with pool rules.

Schedule includes daytime, evening and weekend hours; current Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications are required. This is a non-exempt, part-time role ending May 25, 2027, under Maryland minimum wage guidelines.

Qualifications

• CURRENT certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lifeguard the pool during all open, recreational and rental swim times.
• Ensure safety rules and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First Aid

CPR/AED for Lifeguard

Job description

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.
At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave.

Job Description:

Job Title: Lifeguard

Revision Date: 01/29/2026

Reports to: Head Swim Coach

Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Location of Position: Harlow Pool, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: August 5, 2026 to May 25, 2027

Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

Scope: Lifeguarding

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lifeguard swimming pool during all open, recreational and rental swim times.

Schedule:

• Daytime, evening and weekend hours are available.

Requirements:

• CURRENT certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Lifeguard

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.