Lifeguard (Per Diem)

Are you looking for the best seat in the housespecifically the one overlooking the pool The Fitness and Recreation Center (FRC) is looking for energetic safety-minded individuals to join our team as Per Diem Lifeguards. Whether youre looking to help our community stay active or just want a job where the office view is always crystal clear we want to hear from you.

Rate of pay: $20/hr

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Your main mission is simple: keep our swimmers safe and the vibes positive. You wont just be sitting in a chair; youll be an essential part of the FRC team by:

• Safety & Surveillance: Continuously scan the aquatic facility refraining from socializing while on duty to ensure patron safety.
• Rule Enforcement: Communicate and enforce all policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.
• Emergency Response: Provide necessary care in any emergency and respond immediately to unsafe conditions on the pool deck.
• Facility Operations: Conduct pool inspections complete chemical tests and record all findings.
• Opening/Closing: Perform necessary facility opening and closing procedures for scheduled shifts.
• Maintenance: Complete assigned cleaning tasks to maintain high facility standards.
• Reporting: Document any incidents or injuries and report directly to the Assistant Director/Educator of Health & Safety & Aquatics Program.
• Customer Service: Assist patrons with issues or questions while providing positive and professional service.
• Professional Development and Presence: Attend scheduled staff meetings and in-service training as available for this per-diem position. Maintain a professional appearance by always wearing the required aquatic facility attire while on duty.

Skills & Competencies

• Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changing conditions and varied patron needs.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making: Utilize critical thinking to solve on-the-job issues and handle diverse populations.
• Safety Knowledge: Understand the basic principles and practices of safety within an aquatic facility.
• Communication: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Focus & Awareness: Maintain constant mental and visual attention with the ability to move quickly between workspaces if a traumatic event occurs.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications: Must hold current Red Cross Lifeguarding CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience working as a lifeguard is preferred.
• Familiarity: Knowledge of general campus recreation user guidelines.

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references
  

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration materials must be submitted by 4:30pm EST on Tuesday May 26 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMFs licensed clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.