City of Portland – Lifeguard Seasonal Position Available In Cumberland, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: The City of Portland is hiring Seasonal Lifeguards to ensure the safety of guests and staff in and around Portland pools. The role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork abilities, and current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification. The position offers a starting pay of $18/hour with a flexible schedule including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Apply now at https://apptrkr.com/6236067.
Job Description
City of Portland – Lifeguard Seasonal in Cumberland County, ME Job Description City of Portland –
Lifeguard Seasonal Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department Job Summary:
The City of Portland Aquatics Division is offering a unique opportunity to make a difference in the Portland community as a Seasonal Lifeguard. Do you like to swim? How about sharing your love of the water by becoming a Lifeguard. Lifeguarding is a fun and serious job! You’ll gain rewarding and beneficial experience, plus every day brings new adventures. Build self-confidence and a sense of responsibility, and impart basic work skills such as ongoing in-service training to practice rescue skills and working with colleagues as a team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of our guests and staff in and around the Portland pools
Required Skills & Experience:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
- Experience working with preschool children and youth in an aquatic setting.
- Prior experience working as a lifeguard.
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid certification must be current
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Prior experience working with preschool children and youth is desirable.
- Prior experience working as a lifeguard.
Expected Hours/Schedule:
Flexible work schedule to include morning, daytime, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts. Applications accepted until filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.
Salary & Benefits:
Starting pay $18/hour. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or at 207-874-8624. The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6236067