Aquatic Instructor - ARC WSI / LGI

City of Virginia Beach; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring for career advance

Varied Paid Holidays

Personnel Leave

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental CareLeave

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation is seeking an Aquatic Instructor to provide a safe swimming environment, teach Red Cross water safety, and supervise aquatic programs. This part-time role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays with a typical schedule under 27 hours per week.

You will work across multiple park sites, deliver high-quality instruction, ensure policy compliance, and support community health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years old.
• Must possess current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification, or equivalent specialized program certification/experience.
• Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment and complete departmental skills test.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe swimming environment.
• Provide customer service and enforce rules.
• Administer CPR and first aid as required.
• Instruct all levels of American Red Cross Water Safety Programs per ARC and department standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on workload and department needs.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Communication

Education

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting End Date:

October 30, 2026

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade:

H3018

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $19.83 - $23.79

Starting Hourly Rate $19.83

Scheduled weekly hours under 27

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

About Us

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

Our Commitment

Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing_ legendary experiences _! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Day to Day Job Duties

• Individual will provide a safe swimming environment
• Provide customer service and enforce rules
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Instruct all levels of American Red Cross Water Safety Programs in accordance with American RedCross and department standards.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Schedule

This position can be a 7 day a week operation including early mornings, evening, weekend and holidays.

Hours will be based on scheduled classes, average under 27 hours

The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays .

Starter Training

As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.

The Perks

• Competitive wages
• Training/Mentoring for career advancement
• Varied Paid Holidays
• Personnel Leave
• Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Additional Requirements

• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications could be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Aquatic Instructor positions that become available within six months from the closing date of this posting.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least sixteen (16) years old. Requires possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification to instruct preschool, adult, and American Red Cross aquatic programs; or must possess valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification to teach ARC Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED/O2; or must possess valid certification or experience appropriate to the specialized program area, i.e., competitive swimming, diving, or specialized aquatic instruction. Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment. Must satisfactorily complete a departmental skills test prior to employment. Special Requirements: Must be able to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/midnights) including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

Official Job Descriptions

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.