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Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $15.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
hourly wage
Job Description
Guilford County Government is a public sector organization managing various community services and facilities including parks and recreational areas throughout Guilford County, North Carolina. Known for fostering a strong community supported by quality government services, the organization promotes principles of transparency, communication, equity, inclusion, accountability, service excellence, and respect for its workforce. The Parks & Property Management department manages local parks and recreational properties, ensuring their upkeep, safety, and accessibility to the public. Among the various positions offered, the role of Parks Lifeguard is essential to maintaining safety at the county’s pool facilities located at Bur-Mil, Hagan Stone, and Northeast... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be 15 years old or older
- Reliable transportation
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or comparable
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to maintain a cooperative demeanor and positive attitude while working with the public
- Ability to use good decision-making skills in all situations
- Ability to apply First Aid, CPR and AED skills, techniques and procedures effectively
- Ability to perform basic rescue techniques and emergency procedures learned in training
- Ability to respond with courtesy and tact to public concerns and complaints
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with youth, adults, and senior citizens
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to enforce facility rules with firmness and tact
- Ability to work various shifts as assigned
- Must reside within a two-hour driving radius of Guilford County
Job Qualifications
- Reliable transportation
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification or comparable
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Must be 15 years old or older
Job Duties
- Assist in the enforcement of rules and regulations set for the County pool facility assigned, monitor activities and operations
- Answer questions and provide information to the public concerning rules, regulations, policies, and aquatic programming
- respond to complaints and forward to appropriate staff
- Enforce pool rules and regulations
- explain and post rules where they are visible to the public and staff
- maintain order and discipline in and around the facility
- Respond to and assist with emergencies occurring in or around the facility quickly and effectively
- keep order and discipline with the public during emergencies
- administer First Aid and CPR as needed and perform appropriate rescues when necessary
- Perform basic cleaning duties to include sweeping, mopping, stocking restrooms, sanitizing, picking up trash, skimming pool, and vacuuming pool
- Identify possible hazards through daily inspection of all equipment and supplies
- report all findings from all inspections to the appropriate supervisor or staff
- Assist with the filing of written records by composing reports as scheduled
- submit reports to appropriate staff by the time requested
- Participate in continuing education and training by attending all in-service training sessions and performing individual and group physical fitness drills
- Promote water safety awareness by consistently presenting a professional attitude through positive public relations, courtesy, and a general concern for the public
- Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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