Part-time and Seasonal Lifeguards

Part-time and Seasonal Lifeguards Salary

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Location: Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 25-02921

Department: Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 08/12/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Description: Benefits Questions

Class Summary

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 countys award-winning park system and provides high-quality parks and recreation facilities, innovative programs, and quality services to meet the broad-based needs of Gwinnetts diverse population, fostering a sense of community, creating a safe and secure environment, and enhancing Gwinnetts 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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Benefits Offered

There are no benefits offered for this position.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Part-time positions are only offered medical benefits if they work over an average of 29 hours a week for at least a year.

1. How many years of aquatics experience do you have?

none less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 6 years 6 years to less than 7 years 7 years to less than 8 years 8 years to less than 9 years 9 years to less than 10 years 10 or more years

2. Describe your aquatics experience. If none, type N/A.

3. Do you have current Lifeguard Training Certification?

Yes No

4. Do you have current Water Safety instructor certification?

Yes No

5. Which Aquatic facility would you prefer to be employed? Why? Please rank 1-3; 1 being the most preferred work location.

The facilities are: Bethesda Aquatic Center in Lawrenceville Bogan Aquatic Center in Buford Collins Hill Aquatic Center in Lawrenceville Dacula Pool in Dacula Best Friend Pool in Norcross Rhodes Jordan Pool in Lawrenceville Mountain Park Aquatic Center in Stone Mountain Lenora Pool in Snellville West Gwinnett Aquatic Center in Norcross

6. The Georgia Department of Labor laws regarding minors under the age of 16 require reduced work hours for these individuals. Are you under the age of 16?

Yes No

7. Are you a certified lifeguard? If so, you must attach a copy of the current certification.

Yes No

Employer Gwinnett County Address: 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone: 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website: http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com