<p>Lifeguard JobID: 17714</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Non-Benefitted Positions</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>4/1/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Central Maintenance and Operations</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>On-Going</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>04/30/2026</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Work Year Calendar and Hours</p> <ul> <li>Non-benefited </li><li>Daily work hours: May vary </li></ul> <p>Salary</p> <ul> <li>Non-Benefited Salary Grade S03: $17.82 per hour </li></ul> <p>Role</p> <p>A professional lifeguard is always ready to respond quickly and appropriately to an emergency. As a professional Lifeguard, you have an ethical and legal responsibility to act in an emergency. Lifeguards need to be able to communicate effectively with patrons and</p> <p>with co-workers. Lifeguards use communication skills to deter and stop patrons from engaging in risky and unsafe behaviors; teach patrons how to be safe in, on, and around the water; and gather information when a patron is experiencing a first aid emergency.</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Perform Patron Surveillance (Close and continuous supervision of the patrons using the aquatic facility). </li><li>Minimize or eliminate hazardous situations and behaviors. </li><li>Enforce facility rules and educate patrons about them. </li><li>Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. Be proficient in using the Bloodborne Pathogen Cleanup kits when needed for bodily fluid spills. </li><li>Administer First Aid and CPR, including using the Automated Defibrillator (AED) and if trained, administer emergency oxygen when needed. </li><li>Work as a team with the other lifeguards, facility staff and management. </li><li>Assists with Maintaining immediate pool area in a clean, safe, healthful, and sanitary condition. </li></ul> <p>Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Education/Training/Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Must be at least 16 years old </li></ul> <p>Certification/License:</p> <ul> <li>Possess and maintain Lifeguard Training Certificate through an Approved State of MD COMAR agency. This certification must include CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid (recertify every 2 years) </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work with co-workers, staff, community members, and children in a professional manner </li><li>Ability to carry out instructions, both oral and written </li><li>Functional capability computer skills to utilize FCPS email, and google - we use google links a lot for schedules, calendars, etc. and have a shared drive for both Supervisor and Asst. Supervisor of Pool Operations. </li><li>Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations. </li><li>Regular and predictable attendance. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Education/Training/Experience:</p> <ul> <li>1 year of active Lifeguarding </li></ul> <p>Certification/License:</p> <ul> <li>Prefer Lifeguard Certification as American Red Cross, but will train to Red Cross if already certified in another approved agency. </li><li>Certified State of Maryland Pool Operator </li></ul> <p>FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>THIS JOB DESCRIPTION HAS BEEN WRITTEN TO INDICATE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK PERFORMED BY AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION. IT IS NOT WRITTEN TO INCLUDE OR BE INTERPRETED TO INCLUDE A COMPREHENSIVE INVENTORY OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. NOTHING IN THIS DESCRIPTION RESTRICTS MANAGEMENT'S RIGHT TO ASSIGN OR REASSIGN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OR ADD REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME.</p>