Lifeguard (several part-time temporary positions)

Description

St. Mary’s College of Maryland at Historic St. Mary’s City is accepting résumés for several part-time temporary positions as Lifeguard.  The lifeguard is responsible for supervision of all individuals or groups within the aquatic center, managing logs, and monitoring pool chemical levels.  Must be prepared to enforce policies and administer emergency and first aid procedures whenever necessary.  Lifeguards should help create and promote a healthy, safe, productive and fun environment in the aquatics center.  These are contingent positions with no benefits provided with a gross hourly pay rate of $15.00, beginning approximately September 1, 2025, and ending May 13, 2026.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, the National Public Honors College, is located in Historic St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. St. Mary’s College is one of the nation’s best public liberal arts colleges – ranked near the top in U.S. News & World Report and a Best Value for in-state and out-of-state students. Non-sectarian since its founding, the college with its scenic waterfront campus is primarily undergraduate and residential, with a diverse coeducational student body numbering approximately 1600. The up-to-date curriculum is designed for today’s students who want an active, hands-on education led by professors who are committed teachers and experts in their fields. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and close proximity to the amenities of Washington D.C., Baltimore and Richmond.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Work permits are required for all minors under the age of 18 to work in the State of Maryland.
• Able to work productively, independently and with others.
• Must maintain current lifeguard certification (WSI, CPO, or LGI certifications preferred but not required).
• Must have knowledge to check pool chemical levels to ensure that the pools maintain a safe and sanitary chemical level, ensure cleanliness and orderliness within the aquatics center.
• Monitor all guests and groups in the aquatics center ensuring that their behavior does not put either themselves or anyone else in danger. 

Any combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position, may be considered. 

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  

Application Instructions

St. Mary’s College (www.smcm.edu) embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission.  We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.  Application materials should include a cover letter, résumé (including e-mail address), and three references and submitted online at: apply.interfolio.com/171232.  Questions may be directed to Tom Fisher at twfisher@smcm.edu.

Review of résumés will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.  St. Mary’s College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website: www.smcm.edu/hr

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

St. Mary's College of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.