Lifeguard Lake Allatoona

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General Description
For the duration of a seven-week camp, this position will monitor swimmers at Lake Allatoona Residential Camp Site, maintain strict observance to safety rules and procedures; perform rescues for distressed swimmers using assigned rescue techniques and equipment; teach Learn to Swim and track progress for campers. This position will live onsite Monday night through Friday morning. Room and board will be provided.

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION
Parks & Recreation
Lifeguard I [Lake Allatoona]
Posting Expires:
Open Until Filled
Salary: $16.00

• Rescues distressed swimmers using rescue techniques and equipment in an open water environment.
• Examines injured persons and administers first aid or CPR, if necessary.
• Contacts emergency personnel in case of serious injury.
• Patrols or monitors assigned area of lake and ensures that all safety and health rules are being followed.
• Completes and maintains records.
• Teach Learn to Swim for campers using approved agency modules; track progression using resources provided.
• Assist camp operations as requested.
• Warns swimmers of inclement weather, unsafe areas or safety infractions.
• Inspects safety equipment e.g. Life rings, extension poles, emergency stretchers or accessories, emergency medical kits, personnel lifts to ensure that all are in good working order.

• Knowledge of all rules, regulations and laws governing lake operations.
• Knowledge of water sports e.g. water polo, etc.
• Competent swimming skills, strength and stamina to perform tasks of lifeguard.
• Lifeguard certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Water safety training.
• Ability to compile, prepare and maintain assortment of reports and records.

Minimum Qualifications

– Education and Experience
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Lifeguard Certification
1-2 years of lifeguard experience or 3 summers
Must pass background check for criminal and child protective findings.
Must pass a drug screening.
Preferred Education & Experience
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
1-2 years of open water lifeguard experience or 3 summers.
Water Safety Instructor Certification.

• First Aid/CPR
• Lifeguard certification

• City of Atlanta required training June 1st – June 8th, 2026.
• Allatoona Campground specific site training and Outdoor Activity Training.
• Summer staff will be required to work a 10 - hour shift Monday – Friday from June 8th – July 24th, 2026. Vacation requests during this time will not be approved.
• All summer staff must be actively involved in the lake with campers during swim times and wear a bathing suit (one-piece for females, swimming trunks with lining for males). Staff is not required to know how to swim or teach swim lessons.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Government Administration

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