Lead Lifeguard (Full Time)- Northern Regional Recreation Center

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is seeking a Full Time Lead Lifeguard for the Northern Regional Recreation Center. This role involves planning, organizing, and executing aquatic activities, ensuring a safe environment for patrons, and enforcing facility safety regulations. Key responsibilities include orienting and training new lifeguards and assisting with overall pool operations and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a passion for aquatics, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. This full-time position requires a varying schedule, which may include evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays, depending on business and facility needs. Applicants may also be considered for similar roles at other Park and Recreation locations if they meet the minimum qualifications.

Requirements

Must have lifeguard experience
Must be at least 17 years old
Possess at least an eighth (8th) grade education
Hold and maintain all required certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges
Lifeguard certification
CPR certification
First Aid certification
Basic knowledge in various applicable computer programs
Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific medical first aid techniques
Knowledge of public safety and security
Knowledge of customer and personal service
Skills in swimming, lifesaving, and medical aid
Skills in speaking and active listening
Skills in judgement and decision making
Skills in service orientation
Ability to assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner (Applied Learning)
Ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization (Building Trust)
Ability to clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided (Communication)
Ability to ensure that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs (Customer Focus)
Ability to take prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive (Initiating Action)
Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards (Safety Awareness)
Ability to set high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed (Work Standards)

Nice To Haves

StarGuard/Starfish Instructor Certification
Experience teaching swim lessons

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

Benefits

Competitive salary
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short term disability insurance
Long term disability insurance
Accident insurance
Cancer insurance
Critical illness insurance
Medical bridge insurance
Pet insurance
Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Healthcare flexible spending accounts
Commuter flexible spending accounts
Health savings account
Paid holiday
Paid vacation days
Paid sick days
Near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
Employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
Employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
Access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
Paid family leave
Tuition reimbursement
5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
Defined benefit plan for retirement