Lifeguard

Overview

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) manages community events and facilities to enrich residents’ lives, provide recreational amenities, promote fitness, and support open space and tree canopy stewardship. The department serves a large area and diverse population, and is recognized for cutting-edge programs and partnerships. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, MCPRD has great opportunities for you.

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for dynamic individuals to join our team as Lifeguards. These positions are responsible for ensuring a safe swimming environment for the general public. Duties include providing basic first aid, delivering exceptional customer service, and overseeing all swimming activities. Positions may be based at any of our aquatic facilities:
Ray’s Splash Planet, Marion Diehl Recreation Center, Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center, Eastway Regional Recreation Center, and Northern Regional Recreation Center. Temporary and Limited Part Time (19 hours per week) opportunities are available. Selected candidates can expect to work evenings, weekends, and rotating holidays.
Candidates must be 16 years of age or older to apply.

By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, at other Park and Recreation locations, should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career or transition laterally into a new role, don’t miss this opportunity to apply!

• Patrol, observe or monitor recreational swimming activities in assigned area; identify hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or CPR, as necessary, using training and medical supplies
• Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury
• Rescue distressed persons using appropriate rescue techniques and equipment
• Instruct participants in swimming or other recreational activities and provide safety information
• Complete and maintain records of weather conditions, emergency medical treatments, and other incident information
• Maintain pool water quality by testing chemical levels
• Warn participants of inclement weather, unsafe areas, or illegal conduct
• Inspect recreational equipment and facilities for safety and cleanliness
• Provide assistance in the safe use of equipment
• Participate in recreational demonstrations and events
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Experience: No experience required
• Education: Must be at least 16 years old and possess at least an eighth (8th) grade education; hold and maintain all required certifications
• Combination of relevant experience and relevant education: N/A
• Licenses/Certifications: Lifeguard certification, CPR certification, First Aid certification

• Knowledge: Approved water rescue methods; medical first aid techniques; public safety and security; customer and personal service
• Skills: Swimming, lifesaving, medical aid; speaking and active listening; judgment and decision making; service orientation
• Abilities: Applied Learning;
  Building Trust;
  Communication;
  Customer Focus;
  Initiating Action;
  Safety Awareness;
  Work Standards

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.