Now Hiring Lifeguards!

Fayetteville Cumberland Parks and Recreation is preparing to reopen pools this summer and is looking for certified lifeguards.

Lifeguards need to be 15 years old or older by their last day of training. Applicants also need to pass an American Red Cross prequalification assessment for shallow water lifeguards. The test includes being able to smoothly swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes without using hands and retrieve a 10 pound weight from the pool within a set time. 

Email katiesmart@fayettevillenc.gov for more information.

Lifeguards employed by FCPR may be eligible for reimbursement of the course fee for lifeguard certification.

Are you already certified? Click here to apply for the lifeguard position or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/fayetteville.

Lifeguard Certification Courses

Courses are held throughout the year and are generally a blended learning format (online and in person sessions required). Must be able to pass a pre-qualifying assessment to take the course (listed above). Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for employment with the City of Fayetteville.
15+; Free for CCS students

Swim League

Registration is March 1-May 1. League runs May-July. League age is the age attained by a player prior to August 1 of the 
current playing year. Swimmer must be able to swim (front crawl/freestyle) the length of the pool and will need googles, swim cap and one piece swim suit. Volunteer swim coaches are needed. Call 910-433-1395 for coaching information.
Boys and Girls; 7-17 yrs; $35 residents; $70 non-residents; $5 late fee

Swim Camp

Several swim camps throughout the summer will focus on the basic swimming strokes and increasing competency with water skills and provide a fun learning environment. Camps will be separated by age (5-10 yrs and 11-17 yrs). Swim caps are required.
Boys and Girls; 5-17 yrs; Mon.-Thurs.; May-Aug.; 8:30-10:30 am; $90/camp