Full-Time Lifeguard II

Charlottesville City; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,174,000 - 26,863,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Charlottesville City Lifeguard II position at Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center (and occasionally Crow Recreation Center) oversees pool operations, staff supervision and customer service, and can act as manager on duty when required. This full-time, non-exempt role offers benefits including health insurance, retirement options, vacation and sick leave, holidays and tuition assistance.

Pay is $19.00–$19.50 per hour, with starting points based on education, experience, and equity.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules.
• Provides emergency lifesaving services to swimmers in need.
• Takes part in training programs to improve lifesaving skills.
• Reports all guest and employee situations to supervisor immediately.
• Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule.
• Informs management of needed supplies or equipment-related issues.
• Follows all service standards and departmental policies and procedures.
• May give swimming instructions to individuals or groups.
• Responsible for the oversight of cash handling in the absence of management.
• Assists with the management and maintenance of the facility, acting as manager on duty as required.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

CPR/First Aid/AED

Staff supervision

Customer service

Job description

In the absence of the Seasonal Pool Manager, the Lifeguard II position manages the facility and has all of the responsibilities designated for the manager on duty. This includes pool operations, staff supervision, customer service and pool maintenance. Supervision is exercised over Lifeguard I, Customer Service Attendants, Instructors and other temporary, seasonal positions. Performs responsible semi-skilled and routine protective service work in supervising the safe use of public swimming facilities by pool visitors and aids troubled bathers in emergencies; performs related duties as required. Reports to the Seasonal Pool Manager or a Parks and Recreation Aquatic Operations Specialist.

Anticipated Work Schedule

• Sunday: 9:45 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
• Monday & Tuesday: 6:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday & Thursday: 12:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday: Scheduled days off

Work Location

This position will be at Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center and sometimes Crow Recreation Center. Click the following link to learn more about our pools and programs: https://www.charlottesville.gov/276/Aquatics

The hiring amount for this position is between $19.00 - $19.50 an hour.

Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:

• Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
• Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
• 13 Paid Observed City Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)
• Choice of retirement plan:
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors and observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules;
• Provides emergency lifesaving services to swimmers in need;
• Takes part in training programs to improve lifesaving skills;
• Reports all guest and employee situations to supervisor immediately;
• Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule;
• Informs management of needed supplies or equipment-related issues;
• Follows all service standards and departmental policies and procedures;
• May give swimming instructions to individuals or groups;
• Responsible for the oversight of cash handling in the absence of management;
• Assists with the management and maintenance of the facility, acting as manager on duty as required;
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 17 years or older by employment start date.
• Minimum of three (3) months of experience with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation in a Lifeguard I position OR minimum of six (6) months of lifeguarding experience at other facilities.
• Must possess a current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• Must be available to work varied shifts including weeknights, weekends and holidays
• Must pass periodic CPR audits.
• Must complete training with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation to include but not limited to: in-service training, sexual harassment prevention training, water testing, chemical handling, cash handling, paperwork management and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission and Waterpark Skills Module is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to accurately evaluate aquatic situations and facility needs and make recommendations to management; ability to evaluate and communicate effectively with staff and assist lifeguards in improving performance; thorough knowledge of water safety rules and of life saving and first aid practices and techniques; general knowledge of the cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies preferred; considerable skill and strength in swimming; ability to enforce rules and regulations; ability to remain calm under pressure/stress.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor as MEDIUM: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays, stand-by/on-call and/or weather-related emergency on-call. This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.

Position may require driving a City-owned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures.

The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, chemicals/hazardous waste, gases/gas leaks, blood-borne pathogens, acidic or harsh substances, infectious bacteria and/or fumes/airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.