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Posted: August 12, 2025 (156 days ago)

Added to FreshGovJobs: December 5, 2025 (40 days ago)

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**Career From Here Hiring Event - Part-time and Seasonal Lifeguards**

Gwinnett County

Parks and Recreation

Stale

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Salary

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Job Description

Summary

This part-time or seasonal lifeguard role involves supervising swimmers at public pools and facilities in Gwinnett County's parks to ensure safety and respond to emergencies.

It suits energetic individuals who enjoy working outdoors, have strong swimming skills, and can stay alert in a community-focused environment.

No full-time benefits are offered, making it ideal for students or those seeking flexible summer work.

Key Requirements

  • Must be at least 16 years old
  • Valid and current Lifeguard Training Certification required by hire date (attach copy to application)
  • Demonstrate proficiency in swimming and water rescue activities
  • Ability to identify problems visually or audibly for life-saving responses
  • Water Safety Instructor certification preferred for both levels
  • For Lifeguard II: Additional certifications like Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, Certified Pool Operator, Aquatics Facility Operator, EMT, Paramedic, or Coaching Certification
  • Pass pre-employment drug test and submit to random drug/alcohol testing as a safety-sensitive position

Full Job Description

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.
This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,508 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Operations maintain and operates the county's award-winning park system and provides high quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad-based needs of Gwinnett's diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnett's quality of life.

Hourly rate
Lifeguard I - Entry level hourly rate is $17.32
Lifeguard II - Entry level hourly rate is $19.42

Minimum Qualifications
Lifeguard I and II qualifications:
  • Candidate must be 16 years of age.
  • Valid and current Lifeguard Training Certification by date of hire. (a copy of the current certification must be attached to your application)
  • Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
  • Able to demonstrate proficiency in swimming abilities and the ability to handle rescue activities while in the water.
  • Able to identify problems either visually or by auditory means in order to be alert to life saving needs.
Lifeguard II Certification:
  • Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator, EMT, Paramedic, and/or Coaching Certification.

Other Job Requirements/Information
This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 8/12/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-gwinnett-4799695