Lifeguard

ECU Health; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, NC is seeking lifeguards to help ensure patron safety at the hospital aquatics facility and support daily pool operations.

You will monitor activity, enforce safety rules, respond to emergencies, and assist with routine tasks such as cleaning and lap lane management. Evening and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Basic Skill Set or higher
• Lifeguard certification
• Zero to two years related experience
• Nationally Recognized CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and participate in ongoing skill development, such as team member meetings and departmental in-service trainings.
• Possess a thorough understanding of aquatic facility safety protocols that include but not limited to, emergency action plans, effective patron surveillance, enforcing safety rules with patrons and life saving skills.
• Assist with task oriented responsibilties such as but not limited to daily cleaning of aquatic area, group instructor assistance, chemical and temperature readings, lap lane management for patrons, swim lesson registration and attendance recording to programs and services.
• If applicable, team member is a swim instructor and adheres to the following: Ability to perform safe swim instruction, teach water safety techniques, motivate and encourage patrons regardless their variety of skill and age, private or group settings and maintain a safe environment each session.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

Experience: 0-2 years

Job description

Position Summary

Lifeguards are responsible for the overall safety and well being of all patrons who use the aquatics facility as it relates to preventing emergency situations, responding to emergency situations appropriately, and maintaining aspects of daily pool operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and participate in ongoing skill development, such as team member meetings and departmental in-service trainings.
• Possess a thorough understanding of aquatic facility safety protocols that include but not limited to, emergency action plans, effective patron surveillance, enforcing safety rules with patrons and life saving skills.
• Assist with task oriented responsibilties such as but not limited to daily cleaning of aquatic area, group instructor assistance, chemical and temperature readings, lap lane management for patrons, swim lesson registration and attendance recording to programs and services.
• If applicable, team member is a swim instructor and adheres to the following: Ability to perform safe swim instruction, teach water safety techniques, motivate and encourage patrons regardless their variety of skill and age, private or group settings and maintain a safe environment each session.

Minimum Requirements

• Basic Skill Set or higher
• Lifeguard certification
• Zero to two years related experience
• Nationally Recognized CPR Certification

Pay Range

$16.00 - $18.76

Other Information

Shift Expectations: Evening rotating shifts and weekends

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Pre-Employment Screening

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.