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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.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230 parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is looking for dynamic individuals to join our team as Swim Instructors at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center. These positions will conduct swim lessons for all populations from children to senior adults. In addition, the incumbents will be responsible for ensuring a safe swimming environment for the general public. Specific duties include providing basic first aid, delivering exception customer service, and overseeing all swimming activities. These positions will work about 19 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends. 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, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, 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!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Experience conducting swim lessons
•Valid Starfish and Starguard certifications
•Strong leadership skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•Patrol, observe or monitor recreational swimming activities in assigned area; ability to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions
•Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment
•Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury
•Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment
•Instruct participants in swimming or other recreational activities and provide safety precaution information
•Complete and maintain records of weather conditions, emergency medical treatments performed, and other relevant incident information
•Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels
•Warn recreational 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 accepted?: N/A\

Licenses/Certifications: Lifeguard certification, CPR certification, First Aid certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:
•Approved water rescue methods and specific medical first aid techniques
•Public safety and security
•Customer and personal service

Skills:
•Swimming, lifesaving, and medical aid
•Speaking and active listening
•Judgement and decision making
•Service orientation

Abilities:
•Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner
•Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
•Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
•Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs
•Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive
•Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards
•Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
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.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
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.