Position Title: Lifeguard Closing Date: Until Filled Hourly Rate: Varies Department:Parks and Recreation Division: Aquatics
Position Description: Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Current certification in the following:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer **Training and certification opportunities for summer employment are offered free of charge from February through April to those 15 years of age and older who meet eligibility criteria. For more information, please call the Aquatic Office at 831-6852.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Decision-making skills
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Recognize and respond appropriately in emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Complete records and reports.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
• Exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (strength and endurance).
• Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head lifeguard, shift supervisor, assistant pool manager, pool manager, or aquatics director/supervisor
For More Information Contact:
Raleigh Aquatics
Aquatics Program
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Ave.
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-831-6852
