[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Lifeguard

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[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Lifeguard

Salary

$19.37 - $21.81 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, NC

Job Type

Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)

Job Number

25-05315

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

03/05/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hiring Salary Range: $19. 37 - $20.55

Workdays/Hours: Hours vary, all shifts - up to 40 hours per week

Duration: Ends September 19, 2025

Position responsible for the safety and well-being of patrons while they are at the pool, educating patrons on rules and regulations, enforcing rules, communicating instructions, and providing surveillance.

Incumbent facilitates swim lessons, maintains deck and facility cleanliness and safety, prevents injuries, participates in periodic in-service training, conducts opening/closing procedures for the pool, tests chemical balances, and renders first aid as needed.

Some hours may be remote, to include online trainings & meetings, before outdoor pools open mid-June. If you are not able to report in person before mid-June, and/or cannot continue working after July, you are still encouraged to apply!

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs swim lessons for various skill and ability levels, provides feedback to students and parents, and evaluates participant and course effectiveness.

• Records quality of chemicals and air in the pool area, reports irregularities to supervisor.

• Maintains cleanliness of the pool deck, bathrooms, and showers, refilling supplies as needed.

• Surveys the pool area, determines when to act, and issues warnings for rule infractions or unsafe behavior.

• Provides customer service by addressing patron needs and referring inquiries to supervisor as appropriate.

• Responds to emergencies, provides appropriate guidance to patrons, and administers first aid.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

-American Red Cross Lifeguard standards and regulations.

-Swimming pool filtration, correct pool balance limits and testing and filter room operation.

SKILL IN:

-Supervising a swimming instructional program.

-Communicating rules and regulations effectively to individuals and groups.

-Exercising initiative and good judgment.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Requires the ability to read, write and follow directions.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Must possess and maintain valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or certification by another nationally recognized agency which is valid at all pool facilities.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Available to work on June 19 and July 4, 2025.

• A vailable to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week.

• A vailable to work on Saturdays and Sundays.

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  Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

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• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

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  If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.

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  Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or certification by another nationally recognized agency which is valid at all pool facilities?

• No

• Yes

  05

  Do you have the ability to read, write, and follow directions?

• No

• Yes

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  Are you available to work on June 19 and July 4, 2025?

• No

• Yes

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  Are you available to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week?

• No

• Yes

  08

  Are you available to work on Saturdays and Sundays?

• No

• Yes

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  Are you available to work on September 1, 2025?

• No

• Yes

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  Are you able to attend 2-4 hours of required training per month?

• No

• Yes

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