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[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Lifeguard

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[DPR Summer/Seasonal] Lifeguard

Salary

$19.66 - $23.89 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations, NC

Job Type

Seasonal without benefits (Less than 1000 hours)

Job Number

26-05829

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

02/09/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

A nationally accredited team of passionate professionals devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. Our talented team at Durham Parks and Recreation (https://www.dprplaymore.org/27/ABOUT-US) is devoted to community service and provides a diverse range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while being united through our core pillars of creating equitable economic impacts; advancing conservation; rejuvenating health and wellness; enhancing quality of life and sustaining social equity.

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.66 - $21.67/hour

Work Locations: Varies

Work Hours/Days: Vary - Shifts vary up to 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday 12:30 pm-5:30 pm

This position will end by September 18, 2026

Position responsible for the safety and well-being of patrons while they are at the pool, educating patrons on rules and regulations, enforcing rules, communicating instructions, and providing surveillance.

Incumbent facilitates swim lessons, maintains deck and facility cleanliness and safety, prevents injuries, participates in periodic in-service training, conducts opening/closing procedures for the pool, tests chemical balances, and renders first aid as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Records quality of chemicals and air in the pool area, reports irregularities to supervisor.

• Maintains cleanliness of the pool deck, bathrooms, and showers, refilling supplies as needed.

• Surveys the pool area, determines when to act, and issues warnings for rule infractions or unsafe behavior.

• Provides customer service by addressing patron needs and referring inquiries to supervisor as appropriate.

• Responds to emergencies, provides appropriate guidance to patrons, and administers first aid.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

-American Red Cross Lifeguard standards and regulations.

-Swimming pool filtration, correct pool balance limits and testing and filter room operation.

SKILL IN:

-Supervising a swimming instructional program.

-Communicating rules and regulations effectively to individuals and groups.

-Exercising initiative and good judgment.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Requires the ability to read, write and follow directions.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Must possess and maintain valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or certification by another nationally recognized agency which is valid at all pool facilities.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Able to commit to meet with your supervisor, in person or virtually, at least once a month.

• Able to communicate through emails and text messages.

• A ble and comfortable to work at both indoor and outdoor pools.

• Able to attend 2-4 hours of required training per month.

• Plans and instructs swim lessons for various skill and ability levels, provides feedback to students and parents, and evaluates participant and course effectiveness.

• Available to work on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Available to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week.

Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

• State retirement plan

Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)

• 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

• State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire

• Health insurance & Dental and life insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

• Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

• City of Durham Website

• Walk in

• Job fair

• Employee referral

• Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below

• Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below

• Craig's List

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• GlassDoor

• governmentjobs.com

• Monster.com

• Indeed.com

• Employment Security Commission

• Magazine/Newspaper

• Other

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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication

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Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have the ability to read, write, and follow directions?

• Yes

• No

05

Do you have the American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate "or" certification by another nationally recognized agency which is valid at all pool facilities?

• Yes

• No

06

Are you able to attend one of the three mandatory trainings offered once a month (May 30, June 14, July 19)?

• Yes

• No

07

Are you available to work on Saturdays and Sundays?

• Yes

• No

08

Are you available to work at least 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week?

• Yes

• No

09

Are you able to attend 2-4 hours of required training per month?

• Yes

• No

10

Are you available to work on June 19, 2026, and July 4, 2026?

• Yes

• No

11

Are you available to work on September 2, 2026?

• Yes

• No

12

Are you able and comfortable working at both indoor and outdoor pools?

• Yes

• No

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