Lifeguard

Hopewell Recreation & Parks; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopewell Recreation & Parks is seeking Full Time Lifeguards for the Hopewell Community Center to ensure a safe aquatic environment and provide exceptional customer service.

You will monitor pool activity, respond to emergencies, and support lessons and events while maintaining facility cleanliness and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; lifeguard experience preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool patrons and enforce safety rules.
• Respond to emergencies with rescues, first aid, and CPR as needed.
• Assist with swimming lessons, clinics, and aquatic programs.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Lifeguard certification (Red Cross CPR/First Aid)

Job description

Are you passionate about water safety and helping your community stay active and safe? We are looking for dedicated Full Time Lifeguards to join our team at the Hopewell Community Center. This role offers hands‑on experience in aquatic safety, program support, and customer service perfect for students, early‑career professionals, or anyone interested in aquatics and public service. This position is ideal for an early career professional interested in recreation management, public service, fitness, or aquatics leadership.

Examples of Duties

What You’ll Get to Do

Ensure a safe and welcoming aquatic environment by monitoring pool patrons and enforcing all safety rules.

Respond confidently to emergencies, performing rescues, first aid, and CPR as needed.

Assist with swimming lessons, clinics, aquatic programs, and special events.

Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck, surrounding areas, showers, and equipment.

Support inventory management of pool chemicals, equipment, and supplies.

Participate in ongoing training to maintain certifications and enhance professional skills.

Assist with opening and closing the pool area and as needed, other department recreational programs or city special events.

Work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, some holidays, and emergency situations as required.

Why This Role Stands Out

Gain valuable experience in aquatic safety and program support.

Opportunity for professional development and certification maintenance.

Collaborative team environment focused on safety, service, and growth.

Ideal for students, early‑career professionals, or anyone seeking part‑time work with meaningful impact.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED and previous lifeguard experience preferred but not required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications required

Skills Required:

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Ability to respond calmly and effectively in high‑stress situations.

Interest in working in a team‑oriented, public‑facing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform rescues and assist patrons of varying abilities.

Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, swimming, and other physical activities associated with lifeguarding.

• Exposure to indoor aquatic environments with variable temperatures and noise levels, with occasional outdoor duties.

Supplemental Information

Primarily indoor facility with occasional outdoor assignments.

• Requires vigilance, physical stamina, and ability to handle emergency situations.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, hearing, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Typical Weight Handled: up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoor facility with occasional outdoor assignments.
• Requires vigilance, physical stamina, and ability to handle emergency situations.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, hearing, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Typical Weight Handled: up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.