Calling all Lifeguards! We're Hiring!

Love spending time at the pool? Consider yourself a strong swimmer? We're hiring Lifeguards to join the Durham Parks and Recreation Aquatics team! Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve. Consider applying to work with us today. Below is more information about the position as well as how you can learn more about what our Aquatics departments offers to Durham residents.

Job Description & Benefits

Duties/Responsibilities

• Disciplines all patrons who violate pool safety rules.
• Observes pool area with strict safety measure.
• Teaches swimming classes organized by the Recreation Department.
• Aids in reorganizing swimming team(s) and carries out swimming meets.
• Treats minor injuries with basic first aid.
• Assists in the pool and bathhouse maintenance assigned by the Pool Manager.
• Encourages participants to take part in the Water Safety Program.
• Assists in maintaining a high water quality.
• Performs related task as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

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  At least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Maintain valid American Red Cross Certificates: Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED or by another national recognized agency whose certification is valid at all pool facilities.
• Applicant must successfully complete skills checkout according to American Red Cross Standards.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of American Red Cross Lifeguard standards and regulations.
• Ability to supervise any swimming instructional program.
• Ability to perform CPR/Community First Aid and Safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate pool regulations and standards.
• Working knowledge of swimming pool filter operation.

Starting Pay

The hourly rate for summer and seasonal Lifeguards is between $17.99 and $20.25 per hour!

About Our Aquatic Facilities

Due to COVID-19, our aquatics operations, including facility usage and hours of operation, have been adjusted to meet proper safety protocols.

Historically, Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) operates 2 indoor pools, 3 outdoor seasonal pools, and 4 spraygrounds, in addition to offering a number of water programs including lifeguard training, swim lessons, water exercise and more. To learn about the many programs, lessons and events available, check out our Play More Guide or browse our online registration system. Learn more about how we operate our pools by reading the Pool Rules and FAQs. You can even check out our Aquatics Facilities Master Plan and learn more about the needs that were discovered, goals of the plan and recommendations for future facilities.

The Importance of Water Safety

We make water safety a priority. Visit the American Red Cross Water Safety page to learn how you can take steps to stay safe around water. DPR follows the guidance of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the American Red Cross. DPR aquatic facilities will close all indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities for 30 minutes after thunder is heard and/or lightning is seen at the aquatic facility. Outdoor facilities will also be closed when there is heavy rain and the bottom of the pool is not visible. Patrons may not remain on the pool deck or use the facility showers during this time. All participants in the facility, at the time when it is closed, will be issued a “rain check” pass to use the facility at another time. Facilities will remain closed until 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder or sighting of lightning. This is done to avoid contact with water or plumbing, and to ensure the safety of all aquatic participants. Learn more about lightning safety on the National Weather Service website.

For more information about the Lifeguard position or anything related to Aquatics, please email Colleen Toomey or call 919-560-4355.