JOB DETAILS

Lifeguard - Outdoor Pool

CompanyAlfond Youth and Community Center
LocationWaterville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 4, 2026
About The Company
The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that operates the nation’s only merged Boys and Girls Club and YMCA. Located in Central Maine, the 85,000-square-foot facility’s dedicated staff serves nearly 9,000 members from throughout the 50 communities of the Greater Waterville area.
About the Role

Description

Do you want to be paid to be out in the sun all summer? Come and make a splash in a role where safety, teamwork, and community fun come together! As a Lifeguard at the Alfond Municipal Pool complex, you’ll be on the front lines of creating a safe, energetic, and welcoming environment for swimmers of all ages. You’ll help keep the pool running smoothly through active surveillance. This is a dynamic, hands-on position perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys working with people, and is ready to respond with confidence, care, and a positive attitude—rain or shine, whistle in hand. 


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide high quality surveillance of assigned pool area. 
  • Keep accurate counts of zone quality to provide full and adequate zone coverage. 
  • When needed test and record pool tests.
  • Maintain observation and tidiness of bathroom spaces as well as general pool areas. 
  • Recommend needed supplies and equipment necessary for maintenance and safety standards to be met for proper functioning of pool area.
  • Assist Pool Managers and Directors in implementing, promoting, and publicizing all aquatics programs and activities.

Requirements

 KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

  • Certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, & First Aid through an accredited program (American Red Cross, YMCA Lifeguard, Etc.); Certification in Waterfront Lifeguarding or willingness to become certified strongly preferred.    

EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to work with diverse types of people in various settings. 
  • Experience dealing with high stress situations and conflict resolution 

 SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately, including incidents in the water and on land.
  • Ability to interact with the general public and staff at all levels.
  • Demonstrate internal and external customer service skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with various personalities
  • Ability to teach through demonstration

WORK SCEHDULE: Varied hours including days, evenings & weekends. 

Key Skills
LifeguardingCPRAEDFirst AidSurveillanceConflict ResolutionCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailEmergency ResponseTeamworkPublic InteractionTeachingMaintenanceAquatics ProgramsSafety Standards
Categories
Sports & RecreationHospitalityCustomer Service & SupportEducationSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Lifeguard is responsible for providing high-quality surveillance of the assigned pool area and maintaining safety standards. They will assist in implementing and promoting aquatics programs and ensure the cleanliness of the pool and bathroom areas.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
80
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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