Head Lifeguard

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Description

Part-time Position.

Approximately 25 hours per week.

Rotating shifts are 5:45am-Noon on weekdays, and 5:45am-Noon or Noon-6pm on Saturdays.

Chatham County Government is seeking an experienced certified Head Lifeguard. Are you a stickler for pool safety? Can you remain calm and respond quickly in an emergency situation? If so, please continue reading to apply.

Examples of Duties

• Provide a safe environment for swimming and enforce the rules and guidelines of the Chatham County Aquatic Center.
• Monitor the behavior and the activity in the pool and the surrounding areas.
• Respond to emergencies promptly.
• Provide explicit instruction to members using your customer service and communication skills.
• Participate in in-service training, maintain daily logs, and act as a Duty Manager in the absence of management.
• Open and close the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least one (1) year of lifeguard or swim instruction experience, or
• Three months of such experience at the Chatham County Aquatic Center; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Candidates under age 18 require one (1) year of experience as a Swim Instructor at the Chatham County Aquatic Center.
• Must possess the Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Swim Instruction certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

Supplemental Information

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.