Lifeguard

Position Type: Recreation/Lifeguards Date Posted: 12/23/2025 Location: Recreation VACANCY NOTICE Town of New Fairfield POSITION: LIFEGUARDS (Seasonal)DEPARTMENT: Recreation GENERAL DUTIES: Guards are directly responsible for the personal safety of all patrons while in the Town Park. Enforces all rules and regulations of the park; responsible for maintaining a clean safe environment at the Town Park when not on duty. Reports directly to the Waterfront Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Red Cross Lifeguard & Waterfront Certification required. CPR & First Aid Certification required. Current Certifications must be uploaded to application. Must be at least 16 years old. Experience as a lifeguard preferred but will train qualified candidates. Must be available to work weekends starting Memorial Day through June and then daily through Labor Day. POSITION TO START: May 2026 Qualified applicants may apply online at The Town of New Fairfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to an Affirmative Action Plan in recruiting, appointing, training, evaluating, and promoting personnel on the basis of merit and qualification, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, natural origin, ancestry, marital status, Veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or genetic information or any other applicable lawful discriminatory standards except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. (Title VI & VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI & VIII of the Public Health Services Act, Title II of the Education Amendments of 1972, as well as other relevant federal and state laws.) All applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to commencement of employment. Date Posted: December 23, 2025 Application Deadline: Until Filled

Created: 2026-03-10