Competitive Lifeguard | Part-Time | Greensboro Aquatic Center
Overview
As a Competitive Lifeguard, you will ensure the safety and well-being of all pool users by maintaining optimal swimming conditions on the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. You will also foster a positive and welcoming environment that encourages safety and engagement in accordance with facility policies and procedures. A minimum of 2-3 lifeguards are on duty during all operating hours (including but not limited to team practices, programs and public swim.) Typical hours include Monday-Thursday 5am-8pm, Friday 5am-7pm, and Saturday 7am-7pm and are open Sunday only if a meet is scheduled.
This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until July 17th, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Primary duty is to maintain constant surveillance of swimming and diving areas to ensure the safety of swimmers/patrons.
- Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations, including administering first aid in the event of injury, rescuing swimmers in distress, and administering CPR if necessary.
- Assists swimmers from the water and enforces swimming pool regulations; assists in teaching swimming; assists pool supervisors in operation and maintenance of the pool and program.
- Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
- Maintain and complete required training and applicable certifications.
- Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
- Complete records and reports.
- Participate in regular in-service training sessions.
- Analyze challenges, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of organizational objectives.
- Complete additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Previous lifeguard experience preferred.
- Current certifications in the following are required: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
- Assessment of lifeguarding skills and knowledge.
- Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
- An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures.