Lifeguard

Jackson County•88 Cullowhee Mountain Road -- Cullowhee, NC

About The Position

Monitor pool activities to ensure the safety of staff, participants, and the public in and around the county’s aquatic facilities. Grade 18 Duties and Responsibilities Maintain active surveillance of the pool area. Perform all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities. Enforce rules fairly and politely. Participate and attend in-service training. Perform duties in accordance with established safety regulations and policies. Instruct swimming lessons according to prepared lesson plans. Ensure safety protocols and policies are followed by aquatics facility participants, spectators, and staff. Provide first aid and lifesaving care in case of injury or sudden illness. Maintain all required certifications and training, including but not limited to: first aid, CPR and all water rescue techniques, American Red Cross Lifeguarding. Assist the Parks and Recreation Department with necessary duties related to inclement weather situations. Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of Hire.
Possess a High School Diploma and two years of experience as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor working in an aquatics program.
Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
American Red Cross or equivalent certifications for: Lifeguard, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer, Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Knowledge of principles and practices of program administration and project management.
Knowledge of effective leadership and management principles to lead and motivate aquatic staff.
Knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal aquatic safety regulations.
Knowledge of lifeguarding techniques, rescue procedures and first aid.
Knowledge of various swimming instruction methods for different age groups and skill levels.
Knowledge of operational aspects of aquatic facilities, including water quality, maintenance and equipment.
Knowledge of emergency response protocols.
Skilled in problem-solving skills in emergency situations.
Skilled in fostering a positive and cohesive team environment.
Skilled in supervision and training.
Skilled in presenting information one-on-one or to small groups of children, parents and community members.
Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with aquatic activities.
Ability to create and implement an emergency action plan.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable policies, laws, codes, regulations and standards relevant to the position.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage schedules, programs and facility operations.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.

Nice To Haves

Prefer certification for Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or a willingness to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain active surveillance of the pool area.
Perform all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities.
Enforce rules fairly and politely.
Participate and attend in-service training.
Perform duties in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.
Instruct swimming lessons according to prepared lesson plans.
Ensure safety protocols and policies are followed by aquatics facility participants, spectators, and staff.
Provide first aid and lifesaving care in case of injury or sudden illness.
Maintain all required certifications and training, including but not limited to: first aid, CPR and all water rescue techniques, American Red Cross Lifeguarding.
Assist the Parks and Recreation Department with necessary duties related to inclement weather situations.
Perform other related job duties as assigned.