Lifeguard-Temporary

Lifeguard-Temporary

Salary

$15.85 Hourly

Location

Parks and Recreation, Chapel Hill, NC

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

T26/27-02064

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Opening Date

08/20/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Inspire, Create, PLAY … and get paid!

Lifeguard- Aquatics Division

PAY: $15.85 per hour

What We're Looking For

Chapel Hill Aquatics is looking for individuals who want to serve the community, and work together as a team to build a workplace where people thrive. We value individuals who are responsible, professional, and safety conscious and are looking to grow as individuals and part of a team.

This position is open until filled and is subject to close without notice.

Essential Functions

What You'll Do At Work

Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function.

• Monitor activities in swimming areas to enforce rules, prevent accidents, and provide assistance to patrons.

• Perform lifesaving rescues, first aid, and CPR as necessary.

• Inspect the pool, pool area, equipment, and supplies and report problems.

• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness for the pool facilities and surrounding areas.

• Provide outstanding customer service to a diverse group of individuals.

• Attend monthly in-service trainings and maintain swimming fitness.

• Other related tasks as assigned.

Where You'll Work

The work is typically performed at an indoor or outdoor pool facility.

Physical Demands

The work requires intermittent sitting, standing or stooping and the ability to maintain focus for up to 60 minutes at a time. The employee uses equipment that requires a high degree of dexterity and medium strength. The employee is required to lift a minimum of 10 pounds regularly.

What You'll Take Away from Your Experience Working as a Lifeguard

• Develop work ethic, empathy, patience, and awareness.
• Interpersonal and Leadership skills.
• Improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• An American Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Access to Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation facilities: Chapel Hill Community Center, Northside Gym, and the Homestead Aquatics Centers; includes Basketball, Volleyball, Rock Climbing, and Swimming during drop-in hours.
• Memories and friendships that will last a lifetime!

Minimum Qualifications

You Should Apply if You (minimum requirements)

Are at least 15 years of age or older.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the job

Knowledge Of:

• First Aid and CPR
• Basic Lifesaving Skills
• Proper usage of emergency water safety equipment such as backboards and rescue tubes
• Basic pool chemicals and water testing procedures
• Relevant town codes and department rules and regulations

Ability to:

• Swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes without use of arms, and retrieve brick from 9 depth
• Complete fitness swim every two weeks
• Attend monthly in-service trainings, be rescue ready and stay current with all certifications
• Read, write and perform mathematical calculations
• Read, write, speak and understand English
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• With advanced experience, position may require direction of other temporary employees.

Licenses/Certifications

Current certification in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid by the American Red Cross.

Temporary (Program Suppport) employees are not eligible to receive benefits.

Employer Town of Chapel Hill

Address 405 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514

Phone (919) 968-2700

Website https://www.chapelhillnc.gov