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City of Charleston

Lifeguard

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $19.70/hr
Posted: 5 days ago
Location: East Millinocket, ME (Onsite)
Last Updated: 3 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.

$35,441 / year median in Maine

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Hourly:
$19.70 - $19.70
Department:
Culture & Recreation, Recreation Division:
Aquatics FLSA:
Non-Exempt Job Description:
In this role, you will monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers
Examples of Duties:
Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid. Maintains order in swimming areas. Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas. Inspects facilities for cleanliness. Cleans and refills swimming pool. Determines chlorine content and pH value of water with water testing kit. Conducts or officiates swimming meets. Gives swimming instructions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
16 years of age by start date. Valid StarGuard Lifeguard Certification or completion of the class before start date.
You must be able to:
Swim 50 meters Swim 50 meters with a rescue tube Tread water for 2 minutes without using hands Retrieve a 10lb object from deep end of the pool First Aid/CPR for Professional Rescuers. The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]