LIFEGUARD SEASONAL

City of Portland; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Portland Aquatics Division is hiring Seasonal Lifeguards to ensure the safety of guests at local pools. This role offers a flexible schedule and the chance to gain valuable experience while working in a fun and responsible environment. Candidates must have current lifeguard certification and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior experience working as a lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safety of guests and staff in and around the pools.
• Work as part of a team and independently.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

Job description

LIFEGUARD SEASONAL
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

Job Summary:

The City of Portland Aquatics Division is offering a unique opportunity to make a difference in the Portland community as a Seasonal Lifeguard. Do you like to swim? How about sharing your love of the water by becoming a Lifeguard. Lifeguarding is a fun and serious job! You'll gain rewarding and beneficial experience, plus every day brings new adventures. Build self-confidence and a sense of responsibility, and impart basic work skills such as ongoing in-service training to practice rescue skills and working with colleagues as a team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of our guests and staff in and around the Portland pools.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Experience working with preschool children and youth in an aquatic setting.
• Prior experience working as a lifeguard.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid certification must be current
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable.
• Prior experience working as a lifeguard.

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Flexible work schedule to include morning, daytime, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts.

Applications accepted until filled.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

Starting pay $18/hour.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or at 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [e-mail].

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : SEASONALS

Job Family : PART-TIME, TEMP & SEASONAL

Posting Start : 05/16/2025

Posting End : 12/31/9999