Lifeguard - PT30

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Durham is seeking a lifeguard for municipal pools, focusing on patron safety, rule enforcement, and effective supervision. The role includes teaching or assisting with swim programs and ensuring pool area cleanliness and safety.

Must hold valid lifeguard/first aid/CPR/AED certification and be at least 16 years old, with capability to work at indoor and outdoor facilities and respond to emergencies promptly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or equivalent from a nationally recognized agency.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Able and comfortable to work at both indoor and outdoor pools.
• Experience testing pool chemistry.
• Experience assisting with programming as an instructor or aquatic aide.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of patrons; educate patrons on rules, enforce rules, communicate instructions and provide surveillance.
• Facilitate swim lessons; maintain deck and facility cleanliness and safety; render first aid as needed.
• Test chemical balances and report irregularities to supervisor; maintain cleanliness of pool area and restrooms.
• Open/close procedures for the pool.
• Provide customer service by addressing patron needs and referring inquiries to supervisor.
• Respond to emergencies and provide guidance to patrons.

Skills

Lifeguard standards

Supervising lessons

Rule communication

Initiative & judgment

Reading & writing

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED

Job description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.06- $21.67

Work Locations: Varies

Work Hours/Days: Vary - All Shifts

Position responsible for the safety and well-being of patrons while they are at the pool, educating patrons on rules and regulations, enforcing rules, communicating instructions, and providing surveillance.

Incumbent facilitates swim lessons, maintains deck and facility cleanliness and safety, prevents injuries, participates in periodic in-service training, conducts opening/closing procedures for the pool, tests chemical balances, and renders first aid as needed.

• Records quality of chemicals and air in the pool area, reports irregularities to supervisor.
• Maintains cleanliness of the pool deck, bathrooms, and showers, refilling supplies as needed.
• Surveys the pool area, determines when to act, and issues warnings for rule infractions or unsafe behavior.
• Provides customer service by addressing patron needs and referring inquiries to supervisor as appropriate.
• Responds to emergencies, provides appropriate guidance to patrons, and administers first aid.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• American Red Cross Lifeguard standards and regulations.
• Swimming pool filtration, correct pool balance limits and testing and filter room operation.

SKILL IN

• Supervising a swimming instructional program.
• Communicating rules and regulations effectively to individuals and groups.
• Exercising initiative and good judgment.

• Requires the ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or certification by another nationally recognized agency which is valid at all pool facilities.

• Able to serve as a mentor or “buddy” to less-experienced staff and lead by example in your daily work.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able and comfortable to work at both indoor and outdoor pools.
• Experience testing pool chemistry
• Experience assisting with programming as an instructor or aquatic aide.