Lifeguard

Lifeguard Salary

Lifeguard Salary $16.28 - $26.06 Hourly Location Savannah, GA Job Type Seasonal Job Number 202300620 Department AQUATIC CENTER Opening Date 01/01/2026 Closing Date Continuous

About Chatham County

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. Youll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Seasonal Positions

Are you interested in being a lifeguard for Chatham County Government? If you are at least 15 years old and want to join our team, please read below and consider applying.

NO LIFEGUARD EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Examples of Duties:

• Monitors the behavior and the activity in the pool, ensuring a safe environment for swimming. • Uses customer service skills to enforce the rules and guidelines of the Chatham County Aquatic Center. • Responds to emergencies in a courteous, timely manner while providing clear instruction to members. • Participates in in-service training. • Maintains daily logs. • Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

No previous lifeguard experience is necessary. Must be a minimum of fifteen (15) years of age. Lifeguards must take and pass the Red Cross Training Course.

Preferred Qualifications

Current lifeguard certification.

Supplemental Information

This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug testing. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County Benefits Plan

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Benefits

• 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 Benefits

• 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 Countys health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost.

Retirement and Life Insurance

• Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period.
• 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.

Supplemental Questions

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions. Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

1. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the following supplemental questions. Information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. Yes, I agree. No, I do not agree.

2. Are you at least 15 years of age? YES NO

3. Do you understand that Lifeguards must take and pass the Red Cross Training Course? YES NO

Employer Information

Chatham County Government Address: 123 Abercorn St Savannah, Georgia, 31401 Phone: 912-652-7964 Website: https://chathamcountyga.gov