Lifeguard

Job Title

Swimming and Safety Instructor

Location

Beaufort County, South Carolina

Salary

$20.57 - $24.53 Hourly

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide swimming and safety instruction to ensure the safety of patrons at a County's public swimming facility. Employees are responsible for teaching various swimming activities as well as assisting with special functions. This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Examples of Duties

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Conducts responsible protective service work ensuring the safe use of the swimming facility by patrons.
• Provides water rescue as needed and CPR or first aid treatment to injured or ill patrons.
• Observes actions of swimmers, and maintains discipline in and around pool facilities.
• Enforces pool and water safety rules in a tactful and effective manner.
• Teaches swimming, lifesaving, water exercise, and other water related instructional classes to all age groups.
• Assists in administering training sessions and ensures that teaching materials are picked up and put away after each session.
• Maintains swimming pool and surrounding area to ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of recreational facilities.
• Assists with various special projects, community programs and recreational functions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Does not require completion of high school.
• Requires a short demonstration up to and including one month of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR Certification.

IMPORTANT: Submit a copy of your certifications with application. Applications submitted without these items will not be considered.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.