Head Lifeguard

Loudoun County Government; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is seeking a part-time Head Lifeguard to oversee supervision of aquatics staff and facility operations at multiple recreation centers in Ashburn, Sterling, and South Riding, VA. Responsibilities include enforcing rules, maintaining certifications, coordinating with staff, and assisting with programming and events.

The role requires a high school diploma, one year of aquatics experience, and a valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and one year aquatics experience.
• Criminal background and credit checks required.
• Must have Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of aquatics staff certifications and assist with new employee orientation for aquatics staff.
• Performs daily custodial and maintenance duties to ensure a safe, clean aquatic facility, reconfigures pool for activities and events, and assists with special events.
• Observes and enforces pool rules and regulations.
• Assists with clerical duties, including utilizing scheduling software, and maintains required aquatic facility records.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Other essential duties related to the specific role and department may be performed as required.

Skills

Customer service

Public safety awareness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (First Aid and CPR)

Job description

Salary offers are based on information contained within the application and any attachments (licenses, certifications, etc.). Please ensure your profile and resume are up to date with all experience, education, and skills you wish to be considered.

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services is currently seeking qualified applicants for Part-Time Head Lifeguard positions. Our recreation centers feature a competition pool and a leisure pool with a water slide, a children's play area, and a hot tub.

We are currently hiring at the following location(s):

• Ashburn Recreation & Community Center, Ashburn, VA
• Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center, Sterling, VA
• Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, South Riding, VA

As a certified Head Lifeguard responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain records of aquatics staff certifications and assist with new employee orientation for aquatics staff.
• Performs daily custodial and maintenance duties to ensure a safe, clean aquatic facility, reconfigures pool for activities and events, and assists with special events.
• Observes and enforces pool rules and regulations.
• Assists with clerical duties, including utilizing scheduling software, and maintains required aquatic facility records.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Other essential duties related to the specific role and department may be performed as required.

The work schedule offers flexibility and will necessitate early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and one (1) year aquatics experience including aquatics programming and pool facility management, working with the public, groups and organizations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer at least 1-year supervisory experience.
• Lifeguarding Instructor, AED, and Supplemental Oxygen preferred.
• Water Safety Instructor and Membership in Virginia Recreation and Park Society and the National Recreation and Parks Association.

Must undergo criminal background and credit checks. Before beginning work, you must have Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including First Aid and CPR, and a Loudoun County Pool Operator's License.