Lifeguard

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for dynamic individuals to join our team as Lifeguards. These positions will be responsible for ensuring a safe swimming environment for the general public. Specific duties include providing basic first aid, delivering exceptional customer service, and overseeing all swimming activities. These positions will be based at any of our Aquatic facilities- Ray’s Splash Planet, Marion Diehl Recreation Center, Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, Eastway Regional Recreation Center and Northern Regional Recreation Center. In addition, we currently have Temporary and Limited Part Time (19 hours per week) opportunities available. Selected candidates can expect to work evenings, weekends, and rotating holidays. Candidates must be 16 years of age or older to apply. 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 be at least 16 years old
Possess at least an eighth (8th) grade education
Hold and maintain all required certifications
Lifeguard certification
CPR certification
First Aid certification

Nice To Haves

Approved water rescue methods and specific medical first aid techniques
Public safety and security
Customer and personal service
Swimming, lifesaving, and medical aid
Speaking and active listening
Judgement and decision making
Service orientation
Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Communication: Clearly conveying 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
Customer Focus: Ensuring 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
Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
Work Standards: Setting 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

Responsibilities

Patrol, observe or monitor recreational swimming activities in assigned area; ability to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions
Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment
Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury
Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment
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
Warn recreational participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct
Inspect recreational equipment and facilities for safety and cleanliness
Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment
Participate in recreational demonstrations and events
Perform other duties as assigned