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Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2021 - 1:54pm |
Lifeguard
Location
Contact
Lake James State Park
7321 N.C. 126
Nebo, NC 28761
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
$12 to $14 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.