Seasonal Lifeguard

Beaufort County; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking a dedicated lifeguard instructor to provide swimming and safety instruction at a public facility. The role involves teaching water safety, lifesaving, and exercise classes while ensuring patrons follow rules and remain safe.

Responsibilities include monitoring swimmers, conducting rescues when needed, and assisting with special programs. Requires ARC Lifeguard and CPR certifications and one month of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conducts protective service work to ensure the safe use of the swimming facility by patrons.
• Provides water rescue as needed and CPR or first aid treatment to injured or ill patrons.
• Observes actions of swimmers and maintains discipline in and around pool facilities.
• Enforces pool and water safety rules in a tactful and effective manner.
• Teaches swimming, lifesaving, water exercise, and other water-related instructional classes to all age groups.
• Assists in administering training sessions and ensures that teaching materials are picked up and put away after each session.
• Maintains swimming pool and surrounding area to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of recreational facilities.
• Assists with various special projects, community programs and recreational functions.

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide swimming and safety instruction to ensure the safety of patrons at a County’s public swimming facility. Employees are responsible for teaching various swimming activities as well as assisting with special functions. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Examples of Duties

• Conducts responsible protective service work ensuring the safe use of the swimming facility by patrons.
• Provides water rescue as needed and CPR or first aid treatment to injured or ill patrons.
• Observes actions of swimmers, and maintains discipline in and around pool facilities.
• Enforces pool and water safety rules in a tactful and effective manner.
• Teaches swimming, lifesaving, water exercise, and other water related instructional classes to all age groups.
• Assists in administering training sessions and ensures that teaching materials are picked up and put away after each session.
• Maintains swimming pool and surrounding area to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of recreational facilities.
• Assists with various special projects, community programs and recreational functions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Does not require completion of high school.
• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.

This position is not eligible for benefits.