Job Description

Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association.

The Columbia Association Aquatics Department is in need of mature and friendly applicants to work as New Lifeguards this season. They will need to be 15 years old by the Saturday before Memorial Day and be able to pass a water screening test prior to being interviewed. We are looking for candidates who are attentive to detail, follow directions well, and have good time management. Our lifeguards are expected to be responsive to customer needs, communicate our policies of the pool clearly, and enjoy interacting with people.

The starting pay rate for this position is $16.25 an hour. CA offers a positive, fun work environment and a generous benefits package. Part-time benefits include a free Fit & Play membership, Wellness benefits w/Perks and some paid leave.

As a reminder to all applicants, the Aquatics Staff will do all they can to honor the pool preferences indicated. However, by submitting an application, the team member acknowledges and agrees they are applying to join the CA Team. Thereby, final placements will be based on experience, ability and need. During the season, staff members will be scheduled to work at connected facilities, partnered pools, or in dire cases, anywhere under the Columbia Association Aquatics umbrella.

Due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Columbia Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. EOE/ADA. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization. Over and above non-discrimination, CA’s mission includes engaging our diverse community and meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic and inclusive community. That’swhy we welcome folks of diverse or marginalized backgrounds and abilities to apply to become part of the CA team.