Lifeguard PRN

Your experience matters  

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. 

More about our team  

Join our team at the Health & Fitness Center. Our dedicated team of exercise specialists, certified instructors and trainers support the needs of our community. We have a wide variety of positions within our 54,000 square foot facility. This position works closely with all areas within the facility to serve the needs of our members. Teamwork, critical thinking and compassionate service are important as we deliver high quality programs and services for the members, patients and guests. 

How you’ll contribute  

A Lifeguard who excels in this role: 

• Maintains order by enforcing pool rules and regulations.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning or other unsafe situations. 
• Provides first aid and emergency care as needed.
• Tests water chemistry and maintains cleanliness of pool and pool area.

Why join us  

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:   

• Comprehensive Benefits: Tailored benefit options for PRN employees, and more. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 
• Health & Fitness Center Access www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center 

What we’re looking for  
LifeGuard: American Red Cross CPR-AED for Lifeguards within 7 days of hire. American Red Cross Lifeguarding within 7 days of hire
Swim Instructor: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS). Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor certification required within one month of hire.

Required Skills
Minimum age of 16 years
Swim Instructor: Must be proficient in swimming skills covered in Swim Instructor training.
Physical Requirements:
Maintain a high level of physical fitness. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Must be able to demonstrate the following swimming skills:
Front crawl (Freestyle)
Breast Stroke
Any skill covered in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course 

More about Haywood Regional Medical Center 

Haywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty clinics that have been offering exceptional care to the Haywood County community for over 97 years. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center. HRMC also operates two urgent care centers in the county. We are proud to be recognized for an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Screening Center of Excellence with Lung Cancer Alliance, accredited Chest Pain Center from American College of Cardiology, and Center of Excellence from Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.  

EEOC Statement 

“Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” 

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran