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Asheville Jewish Community Center

Head Lifeguard (Full-Time)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $16–$17/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Asheville, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.

$29,464 / year median in North Carolina

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Head Lifeguard (Full-Time) Asheville Jewish Community Center - 4.0 Asheville, NC Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16 - $17 an hour 10 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Lifeguard Training First Aid Certification American Red Cross CPR Certification Lifeguard Certification AED Certification First aid and

CPR Full Job Description Head Lifeguard Pay Rate:

$16.00-17.00 per hour depending on certifications

Schedule:

Regularly scheduled full-time or part-time Position Summary The Head Lifeguard serves as the on-deck leader during shifts, ensuring safe pool operations while supervising lifeguards and maintaining excellent customer service for members and guests. Head Lifeguards coordinate guard rotations, monitor daily tasks, and assist with resolving issues that arise during operations. Primary Duties (While On the Stand) Actively monitor swimmer and member activity to maintain a safe aquatic environment Perform rescues and emergency response when necessary Enforce pool rules and safety procedures Follow all emergency, safety, and security protocols Secondary Duties (While Off the Stand) Provide excellent customer service to members and guests Clean and organize pool facilities and equipment Assist with concessions and events Support party and pool renters to ensure successful experiences Leadership Responsibilities Manages lifeguard stand rotations Assigns and monitors side work such as cleaning and organizing Tests and records pool chemicals Backwashes the pool Provides guidance and support to lifeguard staff Addresses member concerns and resolves issues with professionalism and excellent customer service Additional Responsibilities Cross-trained to assist at the front desk : Monitor and open the front entrance Answer phones Check in members Certifications Required (base pay rate) American Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED Certification Certifications Preferred (each certification earns an additional $.50 p/hour from base pay) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification Certified Pool Operator