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Lifeguard
Location
Contact
Lake James State Park
7321 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761
lake.james@ncparks.gov
828-584-7728
Application deadline
until the position is filled.
Job description
Dates employed
May to September (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend)
Hours
24 to 40 hours per week; typically, 8-hour workdays with 1-hour lunch
Weekend and holiday work required.
Pay
$10.30 per hour
Job duties
- Open the beach each day and close it down each evening, depending on schedule and hours
- Monitor beach-related activities closely throughout the shift and identify any safety issues
- Direct swimmers out of the lake in hazardous conditions
- Monitor weather reports closely to ensure the safety of visitors
- Maintain a clean environment in and around the beach
- Provide assistance to visitors when appropriate or necessary
Starting in May, we'll begin hiring our peak-season workforce. Our crew will be a diverse group, including young people with little or no prior work experience and seasoned veterans with a strong work ethic who lead by example. Our lifeguards must meet all state and federal requirements, including current certification and training.
How to apply
If you see yourself as a lifeguard at Lake James State Park and earning wages in either a 40-hour-per-week or 24-hour-per-week capacity, fill out an application today. We'd love to talk to you!
To apply, submit an N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107), to lake.james@ncparks.gov or mail it to us at:
Lake James State Park
P.O. Box 340
Nebo, NC 28761
For more information, please call 828-584-7728.