North Laurel Lifeguard Instructor- Recreation & Parks

Salary: $16.00 - $21.25 Hourly Location : Laurel, MD Job Type: Contingent Job Number: LIFEGUARD - 12102025 Department: Recreation & Parks Opening Date: 12/12/2025 POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTIONMust be at least 19 years old to applyBRIEF DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of the Pool Manager and the Aquatics Supervisor, the Lifeguard Instructor will teach American Red Cross Lifeguard courses at North Laurel Community Center. DUTIES: Lead American Red Cross Lifeguard and American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification courses. Responsible for developing lesson plans and managing timelines for material. Lead six (6) to ten (10) students per class Monitor activities, provide instructions and prevent accidents in the aquatics facility Must possess a good working relationship with American Red Cross Record and organize accurate records concerning attendance, accident/incident/injury reports, and participant/student information. Maintain security of American Red Cross testing materials and participant's completed tests. Maintain a clean, safe, orderly facility and class Assist with planning, attend and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings. Promote aquatic programs and center memberships. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including abiding to uniform requirements. Complete additional duties assigned by supervisors. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard. Certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard Instructor. Pre-employment/employment testing of lifeguarding skills and knowledge (including but not limited to: swim 300 yards non-stop, ability to tread water for 2 minutes without hands, back-boarding skills, swim 20 yards pick up 10-pound brick off bottom and swim it back within 1 minute and 40 seconds, lifeguard written test). Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Good decision-maker. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Understand and abide by the Department's customer service standards. Maintain personal physical endurance and agility necessary to perform job functions. Must be at least 19 years old. EXPERIENCE: Must have previous experience as a Lifeguard. Experience as an Assistant Pool Manager or Pool Manager preferred. Prior teaching of American Red Cross Lifeguard courses preferred. EDUCATION: High school diploma; some college preferred. RATE OF PAY: Contingent - Paraprofessional Salary commensurate with experience $16.00 - $21.25 per hour ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks. At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application. Employees in this category may not be eligible for all County benefits. 01 Are you 19 years old or older? Yes No 02 Do you have experience as a lifeguard? Yes No 03 If you have experience as a lifeguard, please explain where you acquired this experience. 04 Do you have experience teaching swimming lessons? Yes No 05 If you have experience teaching swimming lessons, please explain where you acquired this experience. 06 I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts. Yes No 07 The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. 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Created: 2026-03-04