Lifeguard
Trade Lectures for Lifeguard Towers – Summer in Ocean City, Maryland!
Imagine this: sunshine on your shoulders, the smell of salt in the air, the Atlantic Ocean just steps away, and the sound of the famous Ocean City Boardwalk buzzing in the background. Now imagine getting paid $15 per hour to be part of it. As a Lifeguard at the Harrison Group Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites on 17th Street, you’ll be the calm, confident presence that keeps guests safe while they make their summer memories – and you’ll be making plenty of your own.
This is one of the most iconic Work & Travel USA positions in one of America’s favorite beach towns. If you love water, people and the outdoors, this is your summer.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervising the hotel’s pool area and ensuring the safety of all swimmers
- Enforcing pool rules politely and professionally with guests of all ages
- Responding quickly and calmly to emergencies, performing rescues and first aid when needed
- Testing and monitoring water quality and basic pool conditions
- Keeping the pool deck clean, tidy and hazard-free – arranging chairs, towels and equipment
- Welcoming guests, answering questions and being a friendly face for international and American visitors alike
- Working as part of a supportive hospitality team at a well-known American hotel brand
Why Ocean City, Maryland?
Ocean City is a legendary East Coast summer destination – 10 miles of sandy beach, a 3-mile wooden boardwalk packed with pizza, funnel cakes and arcades, amusement piers, water sports and a huge international student community every single summer. The hotel is located on 17th Street, right in the heart of it all, just a short walk from the beach and the Boardwalk.
Your days off? Surf, kayak, rent a bike, watch the sunset over the bay, or take a weekend trip – Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City are all within easy reach for classic American road trips.
The Details
- Position: Lifeguard
- Employer: Harrison Group – Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 17th St
- Location: Ocean City, Maryland
- Pay: $15.00 per hour
- Hours: approx. 32 hours per week (with the possibility of extra hours during peak season)
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Strong, confident swimmers – you must be comfortable in the water
- Willingness to complete lifeguard certification training (provided/arranged locally upon arrival)
- Good conversational English and a friendly, guest-focused attitude
- Responsibility, alertness and the ability to stay calm under pressure
- Reliability, punctuality and a team-player mindset
Why Students Love This Job
You’ll earn solid money in a role that looks great on any CV – lifeguarding proves responsibility, quick thinking and leadership. You’ll dramatically improve your English, build friendships with students from all over the world, and gain real experience in the American hospitality industry with one of the most recognized hotel brands on the planet.
Sun, sea, salary and a summer you’ll talk about for years – apply for the Lifeguard position in Ocean City today!
About Maryland
Maryland blends Chesapeake Bay beaches with the lively boardwalk of Ocean City. Summer jobs cluster around beach resorts, restaurants and seaside attractions just a short trip from Washington D.C.
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