Lifeguard Scholarship Program


Looking for other opportunities to get involved at the Rec Center or at the pool this summer? Contact the CRC at [email protected] for seasonal staff and volunteer opportunities.

Click here to learn more about being a Water Safety Instructor and teaching youth swimming lessons. Water Safety Instructors do not need to be certified lifeguards.

A Great Way to Spend Your Summer!

Volunteer as a lifeguard at the Chebeague Recreation Center this summer. You can make a difference in the community AND earn a $1500 or a $2000 scholarship towards the school of your choice!
  • Become a Red Cross certified lifeguard. The CRC will fund your training and certification
  • Earn money towards your future education
  • Develop leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Gain valuable work experience and build your resume!

Lifeguards from the mainland are welcome! Staff traveling from the mainland will commute on the ferry and generally use bicycles to get to the pool. The CRC provides ferry tickets to those who commute.

Program Details

PREREQUISITES
  • 15+ years old by July 1, 2023
  • Ability to swim 300 yards continuously
  • Ability to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
  • Ability to complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 lb object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards to return to starting point, and exit the water without using steps or ladders.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
  • Complete certification
    • Complete the approved online lifeguard training course
    • Attend virtual training sessions
    • Attend practical pool training at the CRC pool
  • Commit to 125 hours of volunteer in-service training at the CRC pool during the summer season
    • Work flexible schedule
  • On successful completion of the training and volunteer in-service training, each individual will receive $1,500 in an educational assistance scholarship from the CRC.

How to Apply

See and download application form below. Applying to this program requires:
  • Applicant information
  • Parental consent
  • Two personal references
Submit your application by emailing your completed form to [email protected]

Returning Lifeguard Applicants
New Lifeguard Applicants
2024 Applications are now open.
Thank you!
2021 Lifeguard Training at the CRC Pool
Our scholarships and other programming is only available because of the generous donations from all of our supporters. If you would like to make a donation to support our pool programming, click here!