(SEA) Lifeguard I

Calvert County, MD; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a seasonal lifeguard to ensure patron safety, perform first aid, and maintain pool facilities. The role includes enforcing rules, collecting entry fees, and attending regular training sessions.

Requirements include current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid & CPR/AED certification and being at least 18 years old. Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper lifeguarding procedures.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public.
• Follow instructions; perform general cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Implements appropriate rescue, first aid and emergency procedures.
• Cleans pool, bathhouse, and related areas daily.
• Collects entry fees.
• Enforces all rules and regulations as they relate to pool safety.
• Attends weekly training sessions.
• Performs any other duties as assigned which relate to the operation of a public swimming pool.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Lifeguarding procedures

Public interaction

Following instructions

Job description

Responsible for the overall safety of patrons, general maintenance, and cleaning of facility.

Essential Job Functions

Implements appropriate rescue, first aid and emergency procedures.

Cleans pool, bathhouse, and related areas daily.

Collects entry fees.

Enforces all rules and regulations as they relate to pool safety.

Other Job Duties (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

Attends weekly training sessions.

Performs any other duties as assigned which relate to the operation of a public swimming pool.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• Proper lifeguarding procedures.

Ability to--

• Deal effectively with the public.
• Follow instructions; perform general cleaning.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education

None

Experience

None

Licenses or Certificates:

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid & CPR/AED Certificate.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or have work permit.

Subject to background investigation.

Physical Demands

Work requires medium to heavy physical effort.

Unusual Demands

Flexible schedule to include: early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $18.49 per hour

Grade H06, Seasonal position

Department of Parks and Recreation, Various Locations

Position closing date: Open continuously until filled