Part-Time Lifeguard/Instructor- All Aquatic Centers

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,121; Part time

Job summary

A local parks department is looking for part-time Lifeguards and Lifeguard/Instructors for its aquatic centers in Marietta, GA. Candidates must be at least 15 years old for Lifeguard positions or 16 for Lifeguard/Instructor roles and must pass a swimming skills test. Responsibilities include monitoring safety, instructing swimming lessons, and performing emergency first aid when necessary. This role is vital in maintaining public safety in aquatic environments and offers competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be 15+ years old for Lifeguard and 16+ for Lifeguard/Instructor roles.
• Must pass water skills test.
• One year of lifeguarding experience preferred for Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
• Instruct swimming lessons and monitor safety during classes.
• Perform lifeguarding duties including rescues and first aid.

Skills

Swimming skills

CPR and First Aid

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Part‑Time Lifeguard/Instructor – All Aquatic Centers

Position Information: All positions are part‑time and located in the Cobb County Parks Department. Applicants may be hired as a Lifeguard or a Lifeguard/Instructor depending on qualifications. Applicants must pass a pre‑course swimming skills test before taking lifeguarding courses.

Water Skills Test Requirements

• 300‑yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke.
• Two‑minute tread using legs only.
• Retrieve a 10‑lb dive weight from 7 feet deep, surface, swim 20 yards with the weight using legs only, and exit the pool without a ladder within 100 seconds.

Locations

• Central Aquatics
• West Cobb Aquatics
• Mountain View Aquatics
• South Cobb Aquatics

Compensation

Lifeguard: $17.00/hr (Grade 100P)

Lifeguard/Instructor: $17.51/hr (Grade 101P)

Essential Functions

Part‑Time Lifeguard

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; oversee safety procedures; monitor work environment and use of safety equipment.
• Observe and oversee swimmers: scan the water; enforce pool rules; maintain discipline; take preventive safety actions; rescue distressed swimmers; provide emergency first aid and CPR; perform other lifesaving services as needed.
• Maintain swimming pool and facility: assist in opening; clean restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, pool deck, and furniture; stock paper goods; maintain related documentation.
• Perform customer service: provide information and answers regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees, and other issues; respond to questions and complaints; resolve problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Part‑Time Lifeguard/Instructor

• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures; oversee safety procedures; monitor work environment and use of safety equipment.
• Observe and oversee swimmers: scan the water; enforce pool rules; maintain discipline; take preventive safety actions; rescue distressed swimmers; provide emergency first aid and CPR; perform other lifesaving services as needed.
• Instruct swimming lessons: prepare lesson plans; register participants; take attendance; teach and demonstrate skills (floating, kicking, stroke techniques, water safety); test participants; recommend future classes; monitor safety during classes.
• Maintain swimming pool and facility: assist in opening; clean restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, pool deck, and furniture; stock paper goods; maintain related documentation.
• Perform customer service: provide information and answers regarding pool policies, procedures, programs, fees, and other issues; respond to questions and complaints; resolve problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Part‑Time Lifeguard: Age 15 or older; pass water/skills test; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Part‑Time Lifeguard/Instructor: Age 16 or older; pass water/skills test; High School Diploma or GED plus one year of lifeguarding experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Part‑Time Lifeguard: Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid (preferred).
• Part‑Time Lifeguard/Instructor: Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR, First Aid (preferred).

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort, involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, prolonged standing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects of moderate weight (12–20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require perceiving and discriminating colors or shades, visual cues or signals, and oral communication.

Environmental Factors

Performance may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, electric currents, toxic agents, animal or human bites, water hazards, violence, disease, or difficult customers.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Public Safety