Job Description
Salary: $16.48 - $24.72 Hourly
Location : Waxhaw, NC
Job Type: Non-Benefited Part-Time Seasonal
Job Number: 6135XX
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:00 PM Eastern
General Statement The Lifeguard - Seasonal, under direct supervision, performs all standard life guard duties. Work includes protecting the health, safety and welfare of swimmers within the designated activity areas.
*Bonus potential of $200 for season completion. Will be discussed during the interview process.* Essential Functions Protects the health, safety and welfare of swimmers within the designated activity areas.
Supervises the beach and swim areas.
Enforces park rules and safety regulations in the assigned area of responsibility.
Conducts daily cleanups in assigned areas of responsibilities.
Assists as needed in preparing for beach opening/closing.
Speaks to people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Records and delivers information, explains procedures, follows oral and written instructions.
Is able to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
Performs under occasional stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.
Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility.
Maintains high-quality communication and interacts with other County Agencies, co-workers, and the general public.
Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities.
Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines.
Attends work regularly and adheres to County policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness.
Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities.
Exercises analytical judgment in area of responsibility.
Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives.
Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors.
Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same.
Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improves cooperation between all staff persons and agencies within the County.
Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and division benefit.
Contributes to maintaining high morale among all division employees.
Interacts effectively with fellow employees, supervisor, professionals and the general public.
Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time.
Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies and to see that the standards are not violated.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: None Specified.
Licenses or Certifications: Maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate.
Maintain current CPR, AED and First Aid Certificates.
Special Requirements: Must be available for weekends and holidays.
Youth employment certificate if applicable.
Position runs from late May through Early September.
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be physically able to exert moderate but not constant physical effort to perform medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects and material (up to 75 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly), visual perception and discrimination, the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, perceive and discriminate color, perceive odors, and requires oral communications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an environment where errors on their part can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for them or others.
FINANCIAL PROGRAMS DIRECT DEPOSIT Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.
CREDIT UNION Local Government Federal Credit Union membership is available to all employees. Once you join, you can remain a member for as long as you choose. Immediate family members such as: spouse, children, stepchildren, brothers, sisters and parents can all become members.
TRUIST No Overdraft Fees
$100 Negative Balance Buffer
Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay
??????? OTHER PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.
AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction.
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Have you ever been CPR and First Aide certified?
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Do you currently have vacation plans or required trips/events for the summer? If yes, what are the dates?
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If a student, when will you be able to start? Weekends only as of? Fulltime as of?
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If a student, when will you need to reduce your hours to prepare to return to school?
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Have you ever served as a lifeguard before? (When and Where?)
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Are you available weekends and/or holidays?
Required Question Union County, NC
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Immediate start, Weekend work,