Head Lifeguard

About the Department

Part-time Position.

Approximately 25 hours per week.

Rotating shifts are 5:45am-Noon on weekdays, and 5:45am-Noon or Noon-6pm on Saturdays.

Chatham County Government is seeking an experienced certified Head Lifeguard.

Are you a stickler for pool safety?

Can you remain calm and respond quickly in an emergency situation?

If so, please continue reading to apply.

Part-time Position.

Approximately 25 hours per week.

Rotating shifts are 5:45am-Noon on weekdays, and 5:45am-Noon or Noon-6pm on Saturdays.

Chatham County Government is seeking an experienced certified Head Lifeguard.

Are you a stickler for pool safety?

Can you remain calm and respond quickly in an emergency situation?

If so, please continue reading to apply.

Provide a safe environment for swimming and enforce the rules and guidelines of the Chatham County Aquatic Center.

Monitor the behavior and the activity in the pool and the surrounding areas.

Respond to emergencies promptly.

Provide explicit instruction to members using your customer service and communication skills.

Participate in in-service training, maintain daily logs, and act as a Duty Manager in the absence of management.

Open and close the facility.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide a safe environment for swimming and enforce the rules and guidelines of the Chatham County Aquatic Center.
• Monitor the behavior and the activity in the pool and the surrounding areas.
• Respond to emergencies promptly.
• Provide explicit instruction to members using your customer service and communication skills.
• Participate in in-service training, maintain daily logs, and act as a Duty Manager in the absence of management.
• Open and close the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED, and At least one (1) year of lifeguard or swim instruction experience, or Three months of such experience at the Chatham County Aquatic Center; or Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Candidates under age 18 require one (1) year of experience as a Swim Instructor at the Chatham County Aquatic Center.

Must possess the Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

Swim Instruction certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least one (1) year of lifeguard or swim instruction experience, or
• Three months of such experience at the Chatham County Aquatic Center; or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Candidates under age 18 require one (1) year of experience as a Swim Instructor at the Chatham County Aquatic Center.
• Must possess the Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

• Swim Instruction certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug testing.

CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire. Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule. HEALTH – Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children. VISION – The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses. DENTAL – Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost. EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER – Employees and their spouses on the County’s health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost. RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period. LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction. The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum. WELLNESS PROGRAM – Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS – Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products. HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF – Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Annual merit increases, Cost of Living Adjustments, Longevity pay, Access to on-demand training, Career advancement opportunities, and Service awards.

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