Lead Lifeguard Attendant (Year Round), AFO/CPO Certified Various Locations

The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is accepting applications for Lifeguard Attendant including at Dundalk and Randallstown Community Centers. 

Performs routine tasks as assigned, such as opening and closing the facilities each day according to scheduled hours, monitoring activities in and around the water, directing swimmers, providing first aid and maintaining cleanliness of facilities. 

Job Purpose
Under direct supervision, will be responsible for safeguarding swimmers and non-swimmers at assigned facilities. 

Examples of Essential Job Duties

Safeguards swimmers and non-swimmers who patronize County aquatics facilities, including at Dundalk and Randallstown Community Centers.

• Enforces established pool safety, swimming and facility rules and regulations to the public while providing excellent customer service to patrons.

• Keeps facilities clean and free from hazards.

• Monitors weather and water conditions. Alerts patrons to changing weather and water conditions.

• Performs the duties of a certified Aquatics Facility Operator or Certified Pool Operator pertaining to water chemistry and disinfection, mechanical systems and operations, health and safety and daily operations and maintenance.

• Performs hourly checks of water quality and conditions.

• Adjusts pool chemicals as needed to ensure appropriate pH, chlorination and alkalinity.

• Serves as shift lead or head guard during assigned shift.  
  
  

Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 16 years of age by September 1, 2026 
Must be able to work weekends and holidays throughout the summer and have days off on weekdays.
Must have reliable transportation.
Facilities are not located on public transportation lines.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, physical, and drug test.

Preferred Considerations

• One year of lifeguarding experience.

• Current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

• Current and valid American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification

• Experience providing customer service.

Licenses and Certificates

During the first two weeks of employment, must prove current and valid American Red Cross certification as a lifeguard and American Red Cross first aid/CPR/AED certification. Must maintain certifications throughout employment.

Depending on need, the department may provide training. Incumbents must make arrangements with their managers.

During first two weeks of employment, must prove current and valid certification as an Aquatics Facilities Operator or Pool Operator. Must maintain certification throughout employment.

Must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment.

Lifeguard certification may be eligible for reimbursement.

• During the first two weeks of employment, must prove current and valid certification as an American Red Cross lifeguard and in American Red Cross first aid/CPR/AED. Must maintain certifications throughout employment.

• Depending on need, the department may provide training. Incumbents must make arrangements with their managers.

• Must pass retraining requirements as mandated throughout employment.

• Is subject to call to duty or overtime with little or no notice.

• Hours could be scheduled for any time between 4 a.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday through Sunday. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays and have days off on weekdays.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Seasonal Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

• Seasonal positions are not included in the Employees' Benefits Plan.

• Applicants who can work the entire season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, will be considered first.

• A work permit is required for employees ages 16 to 17.

Physical and Environmental Conditions 

Must be able to perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health and safety of others, as determined by a current and valid lifeguard certification and first aid/CPR/AED certification, as well as a pre-employment physical exam and drug test.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Facilities may be hot and humid.

Must wear approved swim apparel and other apparel appropriate for operating aquatics facilities.

This position is considered “safety sensitive.”

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.