Lead Lifeguard
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add Lead Lifeguards to the team at several of our aquatic facilities! These positions will be responsible for overseeing aquatic activities, ensuring the safest environment for patrons, and enforcing facility safety regulations. In addition, these positions will orient new lifeguards and provide training to their lifeguard team. The incumbents can also expect to assist with overall pool operations and maintenance. The preferred candidate will have a passion for aquatics and exhibit strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations. Available locations for these temporary and limited part time (19hr/week) opportunities could be Eastway Regional Recreation Center, Northern Regional Recreation Center, Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, Marion Diehl Recreation Center and Ray’s Splash Planet. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don't miss this opportunity to apply!
Requirements
- Must have lifeguard experience
- Must be at least 17 years old and possess at least an eighth (8th) grade education
- Hold and maintain all required certifications
- Lifeguard Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Nice To Haves
- Passion for aquatics
- Strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations
Responsibilities
- Ensure that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the decks
- Provide training and direction to lifeguards
- Instruct participants in swimming or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information
- Complete and maintain records of weather conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information
- Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels
- Inspect recreational equipment and facilities for safety and cleanliness
- Monitor recreational swimming activities in assigned area; using binoculars to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions
- Assist with facility maintenance and set up
- Provide basic First Aid and acts as a first responder in the Emergency Action Plans at Aquatic Facilities
- Fill in for lifeguards as needed
- Perform other duties as required
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
