Mecklenburg County Parks And Recreation Are Looking For Lifeguards
There is a national shortage of lifeguards and Mecklenburg County is in the thick of it. That’s why the County Park and Recreation department has beefed up its incentive for applicants in their search for lifeguards.
To date, there are 247 lifeguard positions with Park and Recreation in Mecklenburg and so far only 86 of those positions have been filled. To entice more applicants, the county has increased the minimum wage for lifeguards to $15/hour plus they are also offering a $500 signing bonus.
Recruitment will continue throughout the year instead of seasonally. Recruiting staff will work with high schools and the surrounding school systems to recruit students.
To apply and for more information, contact [email protected].
POOL OPERATING HOURS
Despite the lifeguard shortage, the following pools will operate starting Saturday, May 29:
Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center
2014 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206
Saturday, May 29, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Opening day)
Sunday, May 30, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday, May 31, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Holiday)
Tuesday, Jun 1, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center
Open Memorial Day- (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Will maintain Regular operations and Holiday Hours on Memorial Day
Monday & Wednesday- 5:30 a.m – 9:30 p.m. (Main Tank Closed 1pm-4pm)
Tuesday & Thursday- 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday- 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Saturday- 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday- Closed
Beginning Saturday, June 5
Double Oaks will be open Thursdays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Cordelia Pool (2100 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205) will be open Sundays & Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Pool operations will be limited, and Ramsey Creek Beach will remain closed until further notice.
Pool visitors will still need to maintain social distancing at Double Oaks and Cordelia pools during the following time slots: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. (There will be 1.5 hours for swimming and 30 minutes for cleaning between entry times.)
Admission/Tickets: $2 per person, tickets can be bought on the same day as the visit and for an available time slot. First-come, first-served.
