Lifeguard

Job Title: Lifeguard

Salary range: $16-$18/hour

Location: Donald Richards Community Pool, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Department: Community Services

Hours: Shifts: 5:15 am - 1:15 pm and 1:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Job Description:

Community Services

We offer versatile educational, cultural, recreational and social enrichment programs to youth, adults and seniors. Located in Cape Elizabeth High School is the Donald L Richards Community Pool and Fitness Center where we conduct a variety of structured and unstructured programs to members and guests. The facility is open seven days a week.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Pool & Fitness Center Coordinator, the lifeguard is charged with effectively and safely supervising the pool environment to prevent drowning and injuries by providing safety instructions, recognizing and responding to emergencies, and rendering CPR and first aid in accordance with the policies established by the Red Cross.

Position Requirements

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Swim at least 300 yards

  • Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard

  • Communicate effectively with facility stakeholders

  • Extremely reliable, dependable, and punctual

  • Perform other duties as assigned

  • Ability to obtain Red Cross lifeguard certification within 14 days of hire

Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and completed application.

Click here to download Application.