Lead Lifeguard

Mecklenburg County; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Accident insurance

Cancer insurance

Critical illness insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Paid holidays, vacation and sick days

Employee discount program

Employee assistance program

Fitness and aquatic facility access

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

5% employer match retirement savings

Defined benefit retirement plan

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in Charlotte is seeking a Full Time Lead Lifeguard for the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center. You will plan, organize, supervise aquatic activities, enforce safety rules, and orient/train lifeguards.

The role involves assisting with large-scale aquatic events such as swim meets and dive meets, overseeing pool operations, and supporting maintenance. The position requires evenings, weekend, and holiday availability.

Qualifications

• Must have lifeguard experience.
• Must be at least 17 years old and possess at least an 8th grade education; hold and maintain all required certifications.
• Requires a valid NC or SC Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure swimmers are supervised in pool and on the decks.
• Provide training and direction to lifeguards.
• Instruct participants in swimming or recreational activities and safety information.
• Maintain records of weather, medical treatments, and incidents.
• Test and maintain pool water chemistry.
• Inspect equipment and facilities for safety and cleanliness.
• Monitor activities using binoculars for hazards or infractions.
• Assist with facility maintenance and setup.
• Provide basic First Aid and act as first responder per EAPs.
• Fill in for lifeguards as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Swimming lifesaving medical aid

Speaking active listening

Judgement decision making

Service orientation

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Basic computer programs

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Full Time Lead Lifeguard to the team at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic 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 selected candidate will also be responsible for assisting with large-scale aquatic event operations, such as swim meets, dive meets and other aquatic events. 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 on a varying schedule that may include evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays based on business/facility needs.

Facility Information:

The Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center is a world-class natatorium located in uptown Charlotte. The facility includes a 50-meter competition pool for competitive and independent swimming, a 25-yard therapeutic pool, fitness center and hot tub. Swim lessons are also offered at the center year-round. We proudly host 60-70 aquatic events each year, which attract about 800-1200 visitors per event.

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!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• StarGuard/Starfish Instructor Certification.
• Experience with large-scale aquatic events highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Must have lifeguard experience.

Education:

Must be at least 17 years old and possess at least an eighth (8th) grade education; hold and maintain all required certifications

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: N/A

Licenses/Certifications:

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Lifeguard certification, CPR certification, First Aid certification

Computer Skills:

Basic knowledge in various applicable computer programs

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Approved water rescue methods and specific medical first aid techniques.
• Public safety and security.
• Customer and personal service.

Skills:

• Swimming, lifesaving, and medical aid.
• Speaking and active listening.
• Judgement and decision making.
• Service orientation.

Abilities:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors with loud noises.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• short term disability
• long term disability
• accident
• cancer
• critical illness
• medical bridge and pet insurance
• dependent care
• healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• paid holiday, vacation and 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

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.