Lead Lifeguard (Full Time)- Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center

Position Summary

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to welcome a Full Time Lead Lifeguard to the team at the Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center. This position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing aquatic activities, ensuring the safest environment for patrons, and enforcing facility safety regulations. In addition, this position will orient new lifeguards and provide trainings to their lifeguard team. The selected candidate will also be responsible for assisting with large-scale aquatic event operations, such as swim meets, dive meets and other aquatic events. The incumbent can also expect to assist with overall pool operations and maintenance. The preferred candidate will have a passion for aquatics and exhibit strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations. This full-time position will work on a varying schedule that may include evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays based on business/facility needs.

Facility Information

The Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center is a world-class natatorium located in uptown Charlotte. The facility includes a 50-meter competition pool for competitive and independent swimming, a 25-yard therapeutic pool, fitness center and hot tub. Swim lessons are also offered at the center year-round. We proudly host 60-70 aquatic events each year, which attract about 800-1200 visitors per event.

Preferred Qualifications

• StarGuard/Starfish Instructor Certification
• Experience with large-scale aquatic events highly preferred

Essential Functions

• Ensure that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the decks
• Provide training and direction to lifeguards
• 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
• Inspect recreational equipment and facilities for safety and cleanliness
• Monitor recreational swimming activities in assigned area; using binoculars to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions
• Assist with facility maintenance and set up
• Provide basic First Aid and acts as a first responder in the Emergency Action Plans at Aquatic Facilities
• Fill in for lifeguards as needed
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: Must have lifeguard experience
• Education: Must be at least 17 years old and possess at least an eighth (8th) grade education; hold and maintain all required certifications
• Licenses/Certifications: Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Lifeguard certification, CPR certification, First Aid certification
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge in various applicable computer programs

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

Work Environment

Works indoors with loud noises.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.