Lifeguard

Mecklenburg County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation as a Lifeguard, where your commitment to safety and exceptional customer service will shine. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about swimming and community engagement. As a Lifeguard, you'll ensure a safe environment for all aquatic activities, respond to emergencies, and provide first aid when required. With opportunities to work at various aquatic facilities, you will contribute to enriching the lives of over a million residents through safe and enjoyable recreational experiences. If you are at least 16 years old and ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and possess at least an eighth grade education.
• Hold and maintain Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe swimming environment by monitoring activities and detecting hazards.
• Provide first aid and CPR when necessary and assist in recreational activities.

Skills

Swimming

Lifesaving

Medical Aid

Customer Service

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Education

Eighth Grade Education

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities.

POSITION SUMMARY
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. Selected candidates can expect to work evenings, weekends, and rotating holidays. Candidates must be 16 years of age or older to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• 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
• 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: No experience required
Education: Must be at least 16 years old and possess at least an eighth (8th) grade education; hold and maintain all required certifications
Licenses/Certifications: Lifeguard certification, CPR certification, First Aid certification

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
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Initiating Action
• Safety Awareness
• Work Standards

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.