Seasonal Lifeguard (High Point City Lake and Washington Terrace Park)

City of High Point; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Lifeguard at the City of High Point, where your role is crucial in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of patrons at aquatic facilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with people of all ages, providing supervision, first aid, and swim instruction. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. With the City of High Point, you'll not only gain valuable experience but also receive Lifeguard Certification at no charge. Embrace the chance to make a difference while enjoying the great outdoors in a role that combines responsibility with fun!

Benefits

Lifeguard Certification at no charge

Flexible schedule

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, First Aid, and CPR.
• Strong communication skills required for working with diverse age groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervises swimming, rescues swimmers in emergencies, and provides first aid.
• Cleans facilities, maintains safety standards, and instructs swim classes.

Skills

Communication Skills

First Aid

CPR

Basic Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Who We Are
At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

The City of High Point is currently seeking a Lifeguard that ensures the safety of patrons of all ages at High Point City Lake and Washington Terrace aquatic facilities. Ensures cleanliness of facilities and administers first aid to patrons when necessary; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
City of High Point will provide Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross at no charge ($275 value). Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is valid for two years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises recreational swimming and maintains observation of swimmers from pool deck or lifeguard chairs, rescues swimmers from life threatening situations if needed;
• Provides security, crowd control, and information to facility users;
• Instructs students enrolled in learn-to-swim classes, including children and adults;
• Empties trash receptacles as needed, sweeps and washes down pool deck daily, vacuums pool and cleans all scum-gutters;
• Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of showers and pool bathrooms;
• Assists in loading and unloading of supplies, chemicals and operational equipment;
• Assists in pre-season maintenance of pool, preparation for seasonal opening, and post-season maintenance for season closing;
• Provides first-aid as required and completes accident reports;
• Serves as concession operator as needed, maintains sales records and makes reports of needed supplies;
• Participates in in-service training;
• Works as pool cashier when needed, receives and maintains revenue from pool entrance, balances ticket sales with attendance at closing;
• Performs waterslide operation, including supervising users;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications

• Formal education, which includes basic arithmetic.
• Must have valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, First Aid, and CPR by the start of the pool season.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to work with people of all ages, individually and in groups.
• Must be able to work most weekends, holidays and some evenings.

Physical Requirements

Hearing/Speaking - Expressing and/or receiving information by means of spoken word are necessary to converse with program participants, facility patrons, and coworkers.
Visual Abilities – the ability to perceive via eyesight is required for this position:

• Acuity, far – clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Must be able to observe and interpret the surroundings of the outdoor setting to ensure the safety of program participants.
• Acuity, near – clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see teaching materials, notes, and other work items close at hand.
• Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision and the ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• Field of Vision – Must be able to see a wide span to observe and be aware of the outdoor setting while focusing on the participants.
• Accommodation – Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly.
• Color Vision – Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Physical Strength – degree of physical demands typically associated with this position include:

• Medium to Heavy Work
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
• Work requires swimming, walking, standing, bending, lifting and stooping.

Mental Activity/Requirements

Reasoning

• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations.

Mathematics Ability

• Ability to use arithmetic to add and figure number of program participants and attendants, count money and make change.

Language Ability

• The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions

Physical Surroundings

• The Lifeguard is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures.

Hazards

• The Lifeguard will be exposed to working outside in a range of weather conditions.

Our Commitments

The City of High Point is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point.