Beach and Park Lifeguard Attendant - Miami Beach and Rocky Point Beach Summer Seasonal Employment

Beach and Park Lifeguard Attendant - Miami Beach and Rocky Point Beach Summer Seasonal Employment

Salary: $18.75 Hourly Location: Essex and Middle River, MD Job Type: SEASONAL Job Number: NM.148 Rec & Parks: 12-25 Department RECREATION & PARKS Opening Date: 12/17/2025 Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits Questions This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Job Description

The Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks is accepting applications for Beach and Park Lifeguard Attendants - Miami Beach and Rocky Point Beach Summer Seasonal Employment. Schedule: 40 hours per week - Summer Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Locations: Must have reliable transportation. Facilities are not located on public transportation lines. Miami Beach is located at 4001 Bay Drive, Middle River, Maryland 21220. Rocky Point Beach is located at 2200 Rocky Point Road, Essex, Maryland 21221.

Definition of Responsibility

This position is responsible for safeguarding swimmers and non-swimmers at an assigned beach or park.

Examples of Duties

Job Purpose Under direct supervision, will be responsible for safeguarding swimmers and non-swimmers at the Miami Beach and Rocky Point Beach facilities.

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Safeguard swimmers and non-swimmers using beach and park facilities.
• Enforce swimming and facility rules and regulations to the public.
• Keep facilities clean and free from hazards.
• Alert patrons to changing weather and water conditions.
• Perform routine tasks as assigned. (Such as cleaning bathrooms, removing trash from barrels, cleaning grills and grounds, and minor maintenance.)
• Assist managers in dealing with customers as situations arise.
• Assist with watersports rentals and programs.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years of age by May 1, 2026. Must be able to work weekends and holidays throughout the summer and have days off on weekdays. Must have reliable transportation. Facilities are not located on public transportation lines. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, physical, and drug test.

Preferred Considerations

One year of lifeguard experience preferred. Prior experience in customer service is preferred. Applicants having the ability to work the entire season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, will be considered first.

Licenses and Certificates

Must have current Lifeguard Certification by May 1, 2026. Must have current First Aid/CPR/AED by May 1, 2026. Must have Waterfront Skills Certification by May 1, 2026. If not Waterfront Skills Certified, you must be able to attend training arranged by Baltimore County at the start of the season.

Conditions of Employment

Seasonal Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan. Seasonal positions are not included in the Employees Benefits Plan. Applicants having the ability to work the entire season, Memorial Day to Labor Day, will be considered first.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

Must have reliable transportation. Facilities are not located on public transportation lines. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Employee Assistance Program Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.

Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
• Life Insurance
• In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week. Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave

• Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
• Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
• Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.

Bereavement Leave Jury Leave Military Leave

Application Questions

01 Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Yes No

02 Do you have at least one (1) year of lifeguard experience? Yes No

03 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you have as a lifeguard. Please indicate in the space provided how you gained this experience. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

04 Do you have experience working at a beach and/or park facility? Yes No

05 Provide specific example(s) of the experience you have working at a beach and/or park facility. If you gained this experience through employment, please indicate the name of the employer(s) and date(s) employed. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

06 Do you have work experience providing customer service? Yes No

07 Please select the type of certification you possess. Make sure to attach a copy of your certification to your application

• Current Lifeguard Certification by May 1, 2026.
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED by May 1, 2026.
• Waterfront Skills Certified by May 1, 2026.
• I do not have any of the above certifications.

08 If NOT currently Waterfront Skills Certified, are you able to attend training arranged by Baltimore County at the start of the season. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment? Yes No

09 This position requires that you be at least 16 years of age by May 1, 2026. Select the option that accurately describes your age by May 1, 2026.

• I will be at least 16 years old by May 1, 2026.
• I will be younger than 16 years old by May 1, 2026.

10 Are you available to work the entire season, from Memorial Day to Labor Day? Yes No

11 Are you available to work weekends and holidays throughout the summer and have days off during the week? Yes No

12 Facilities are not located on public transportation lines. Do you have reliable transportation? Yes No

13 Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including, but not limited to, criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment? Yes, I am willing to accept these conditions of employment. No, I am not willing to accept these conditions of employment and therefore I understand I will not be further considered for this position with Baltimore County Government.

14 Communication with applicants will be sent to the email address you provided to complete this application. You are advised to check your email regularly. I have read and acknowledge this statement