Lifeguard - High Point City Lake Park & Washington Terrace Park

About the role

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. The High Point Parks & Recreation Department enhances quality of life by providing innovative programs, parks and facilities for present and future generations. We offer 41 parks, two golf courses, five recreation centers, an environmental education center, tennis and pickleballs courts, a campground, marinas, playgrounds, ballfields, greenways and natural trails and more. Our vision is to enhance the City by providing recreation programming and community events that promote strong bonds, improve health and wellness and celebrate the City's history and character. We are committed to providing opportunities for all age and abilities. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1,300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! Our Core Values: Integrity : Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. Responsibility : A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization. Partnership : Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Position starting pay - $17.45
• Ensures the safety of patrons of all ages at High Point City Lake and Washington Terrace aquatic facilities. Ensures cleanliness of facilities and administers first aid to patrons when necessary; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
• City of High Point will provide Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross at
• no charge ($275 value). Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is valid for two years.
• Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Supervises recreational swimming and maintains observation of swimmers from pool deck or lifeguard chairs, rescues swimmers from life threatening situations if needed;
• Provides security, crowd control, and information to facility users;
• Instructs students enrolled in learn-to-swim classes, including children and adults;
• Empties trash receptacles as needed, sweeps and washes down pool deck daily, vacuums pool and cleans all scum-gutters;
• Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of showers and pool bathrooms;
• Assists in loading and unloading of supplies, chemicals and operational equipment;
• Assist in pre-season maintenance of pool, preparation for seasonal opening, and post-season maintenance for season closing;
• Provides first-aid as required and completes accident reports;
• Serves as concession operator as needed, maintains sales records and makes reports of needed supplies;
• Participates in in-service training;
• Works as pool cashier when needed, receives and maintains revenue from pool entrance, balances ticket sales with attendance at closing;
• Performs waterslide operation, including supervising users;
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Requirements

• Formal education, which includes basic arithmetic.
• Must have valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, First Aid, and CPR by the start of the pool season.
• Must have strong communication skills and be able to work with people of all ages, individually and in groups.
• Must be able to work most weekends, holidays and some evenings.
• The work location of this job will be 602 W Main St Jamestown, North Carolina.
• Our Commitments

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Additional Information

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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