Salary
$13.00 - $14.00 Hourly
Location
783 Coleman Road New Market, AL
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2026-00051
Department
Sharon Johnston Park
Opening Date
03/05/2026
Hiring Manager
Ryan Yates
Description
Benefits
Position Overview
Ensure the safety of patrons, including but not limited to: preventing accidents, upholding rules, watching swimmers/patrons at all times. Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)
Monitor activities at the pool.
Administer first aid and care as required by the professional rescuer.
Follow facility emergency action plan.
Complete injury reports.
Respond quickly and professionally to emergencies.
Be safety conscious on and off duty.
Attend staff meeting and in-service training.
Enforce and adhere to pool rules.
Inspect facilities for general cleanliness and complete general cleaning duties.
Provide information to patrons in a respectful and friendly manner.
Report absences and tardiness to Park Director or Pool Manager.
Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, holidays and split shifts.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience
General education
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
Knowledge of proper use of lifeguard and pool equipment.
Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid for the professional rescuer and standard resuscitation measures (CPR)
Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of public at pools
Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation
Skilled in lifesaving techniques
Skilled in swimming
Ability to react quickly and calmly to an emergency
Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR
Ability to work in tandem with a team of lifeguards and pool staff
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements
Must be able to swim
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Certifications or Licenses Required
Red Cross or equivalent adult and infant CPR certification and First Aid for the professional rescuer certification.
Must complete and pass a lifeguard training class and hold a current lifeguard certification.
Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
Employer
Madison County Commission
Department
Sharon Johnston Park
Address
783 Coleman Road
New Market, Alabama, 35761
Phone
256-379-2868
