Lifeguard

Salary: $16.75 Hourly
Location : 121 Lamon Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, NC
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 04582
Department: Parks, Recreation & Maintenance
Opening Date: 11/08/2026
Closing Date: 5/21/2027 11:59 PM Eastern


Description

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Part-time, seasonal employment.
The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for certified Lifeguards to perform responsible, professional, specialized work as it pertains to public safety and recreation in enforcing rules and regulations, and preventing injuries at a City of Fayetteville aquatics facility; to perform maintenance tasks in order to continually administer a safe and healthy environment for the public.
Qualified applicants must:

• Be at least 15 years old
• Currently possess the following American Red Cross certifications:
  
  • American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid; or
  • American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding; and
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer

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For more information about becoming a Lifeguard , click here .
Lifeguard Course Registration Information:

For more information or to register for Lifeguard certification courses, please contact Katie Smart at

• SBI/Fingerprinting Criminal History Record Check Requirement: To comply with Sessions Law 2025-16, applicants offered a position with the City may be subject to a criminal history record check of State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26. The City may consider the results of these criminal history record checks in its hiring decisions.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Deferred Compensation Plans
Effective January 1, 2025, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees are eligible to participate in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 plan. These plans assist employees in saving for retirement by saving a portion of their pay.

The NC 401(k) and NC 457 plans are both administered by Empower.
Part-time, temporary and seasonal employees can:

• Enroll in the NC 457 Plan.
• Enroll in the NC 401(k) Plan (eligibility begins January 2025)
• Roll over outside assets (if eligible) and take advantage of strong oversight, diverse investment options and low fees.

Pay Periods/Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Friday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and work.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.

• I have read and complied with the above statement.

02


How did you hear about this position?
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Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?

• Yes
• No

04


This position requires the selected candidate to be 15 years of age or older. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently possess an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid certification?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you currently possess an American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguarding certification?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you currently possess the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you available to work at least two weekends per month?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you available to work at least four shifts per week? (Each shift is expected to last between 5 - 8 hours.)

• Yes
• No

10


Are you available to work at least 15 hours per week?

• Yes
• No

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:• Drivers License Number• Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer• Complete Education History (including High School)• A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance.Example:Office Assistant1/2011 - presentThe Company123 Hay StreetFayetteville, NC 28301(910) 555-5555Unemployed6/2004 - 12/2010UnemployedStudent12/2000 - 6/2004My High SchoolFayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.

• I have read and understand the above statement

Required Question