Salary:
$10.50 Hourly
Job Type:
Freelance
Location:
New Bern, North Carolina
Company:
City of New Bern
Published on:
Closing:

 

General Definition of Work

 

Performs responsible semi-skilled and technical work in conducting aquatic safety, lifesaving and first aid techniques; does related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision of the Head Lifeguard.

 

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

 

Observing, maintaining, enforcing and supervising aquatic center swimming, activities and program rules.
(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
  • Monitors activities in aquatic center;

  • Performs lifesaving rescues, renders first aid and CPR/lifesaving techniques as necessary, calls 911 and coordinates with Emergency Medical Services;

  • Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of pool and surrounding areas;

  • Monitors pool chemical levels and reports problems;

  • Enforces rules and regulations, policies and procedures;

  • Registers participants;

  • Supervises conduct of participants;

  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Thorough knowledge of first aid and CPR and lifesaving techniques; thorough knowledge of the proper usage of emergency water safety equipment; basic knowledge of pool chemicals and water testing procedures; ability to enforce rules in effective, tactful and courteous manner ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.

 

Requirements

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum age of 15.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent) and First Aid/CPR/AED. A Lifeguard Certification/Recertification class will be offered in-house.  The date of the class is TBD.


 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.
 
THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

How To Apply

Contact Info

Sharon Koprowski
303 First Street