Lifeguard

Are you looking for an active summer job where you can make a real difference? Join the New Hanover County Parks & Gardens team as a Lifeguard this summer and help us provide a safe and fun season for everyone.

Lifeguards, under supervision, maintain safe swimming conditions in the pool and deck areas, and build positive relationships with guests and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills. Apply now to dive into a fulfilling summer job as a Lifeguard with us!

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Maintain constant surveillance of assigned pool area, know/review all emergency procedures, and respond to emergency situations immediately.
• Assist in communicating emergency situations outside of assigned area.
• Communicate and enforce all facility policies, rules, and regulations.
• Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Perform first aid when necessary and complete appropriate incident/accident reports.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and concerns, and provide pool information as needed.
• Perform daily routine chores and maintenance of pool facility to ensure neat and orderly appearance.
• Provide superior customer service to all guests by assisting all in a polite and expedient manner.
• Attend all required training classes and participate in all park safety and quality drills.
• Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Lifeguard certification is required

• Ability to maintain constant focus and 100% alertness while on duty in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, including in an elevated lifeguard chair.
• Observe and monitor all pool areas using sight and hearing to recognize and quickly respond to distress signals.
• Communicate clearly with all guests and staff, including the ability to project your voice across a loud or busy pool area.
• Use critical thinking to solve problems and make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies, including performing water rescues, resuscitation, and other lifesaving techniques.
• Regularly perform activities such as walking, standing, sitting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, and crouching.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and push or pull up to 100 lbs (including moving equipment or assisting in rescues).

Applicant Information:
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b), if this position requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the county must require the applicant to undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI for all offers of employment made after October 1, 2025. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. Additional information on how to complete this required check will be provided to the selected candidate after an offer of employment is accepted.

New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.