Lifeguard - Temporary, Part-Time

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

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Monitor pool activities to ensure the safety of staff, participants and the public at county-staffed aquatic facilities of the Cullowhee Recreation Center and the Sylva Municipal Pool.

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Lifeguard certification required
• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications required
• Knowledge of current life guarding techniques and procedures related to performing various rescues to swimmers during emergency situations.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures common in swimming pool operations.
• Skill in understanding and responding to customer needs.
• Skill in administering first aid and CPR.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations making proper judgments as to the correct course of action.
• Ability to perform general lifeguard duties and pool maintenance tasks.
• Ability to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning regardless of the situation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of pool area and patrons in the facility.
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Provide first aid and lifesaving care in case of injury or sudden illness.
• Ensure safety protocols and policies are followed by aquatics facility participants, spectators, and staff.
• Instruct swimming lessons according to prepared lesson plans.
• Communicate professionally with patrons or parents of students.
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Check and secure facility and doors at closing times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Jackson County Parks and Recreation staff.

What This Job Offers

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