Lead Lifeguard- Northern Regional Recreation Center (Full Time)
About The Position
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Full-Time Lead Lifeguard to the team at Northern Regional Recreation Center. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing aquatic activities, ensuring the safest environment for patrons, and enforcing facility safety regulations. In addition, this position will orient new lifeguards and provide trainings to their lifeguard team. The incumbent 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. This full-time position will work a varying schedule that may include evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays based on business/facility needs. 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
- 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
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
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- short term disability
- long term disability
- accident
- cancer
- critical illness
- medical bridge
- pet insurance
- dependent care flexible spending accounts
- healthcare flexible spending accounts
- commuter flexible spending accounts
- health savings account
- paid holiday
- vacation
- sick days
- near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses
- an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more
- an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling
- access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities
- paid family leave
- tuition reimbursement
- a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions
- a defined benefit plan for retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
