Lifeguard

City of Gastonia • Gastonia, NC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this class within the organization is to provide public water safety and recreational work by supervising and enforcing regulations at aquatic facilities. The Lifeguard is responsible for the health and safety of patrons in attendance in an aquatic environment. This protection is both preventive as well as corrective. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Recreation Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow written departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, participants, interested groups, and the general public
• Knowledge of basic principles and techniques of lifeguarding, CPR and first aid methods, including rescuer methods
• Knowledge of health and safety standards and methods for keeping water and surrounding areas safe for public use
• Knowledgeable of applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the aquatic facility
• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications by time of hire
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Drug screening and criminal background check required

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard and/or prior aquatics experience is desirable, including working with children or youth.

Responsibilities

• Prevents accidents and minimizes or eliminates hazardous situations.
• Renders First Aid as needed, including administering CPR and using an AED.
• Observes and enforces all rules and regulations of the assigned facility.
• Educates the patrons and informs them of the purpose of and the need for rules and regulations.
• Identifies and assists patrons having difficulty.
• Responds quickly to all emergency situations in the water and performs water rescues.
• Completes all required records and reports on schedule and submits them to the proper person.
• Performs periodical chemical checks on the pool water.
• Performs various pool maintenance functions such as brushing pool sides, policing pool area, vacuuming pool, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with the public and other employees in a courteous and professional manner.
• Checks and maintains the cleanliness of the locker room, offices, building, and surrounding grounds.
• Other tasks as required.

Benefits

• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
• The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
• We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity.
• The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed