Lifeguard

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a lifeguard to supervise pool areas, ensure safety, monitor water quality, and deliver excellent customer service.

Under supervision of the Aquatics Manager, you will maintain equipment, coordinate shifts, and complete duties before activities begin. Required certifications include ARC Lifeguard, First Aid, and AED within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1 year lifeguard experience preferred.
• Lifeguard (ARC) within 30 days; First Aid within 30 days; AED within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Has a neat professional appearance, with rescue tube properly placed, while maintaining proper surveillance of patrons and guests.
• Works assigned shifts, or finds an appropriate substitute following all proper procedures and documentation.
• Supervises and controls all activity in the pool area and on the patio so that a safe environment is maintained.
• Responsible for monitoring and recording water quality, temperature and fill levels in pool and whirlpool.
• Maintains clean environment, proper equipment storage and completes scheduled shift duties.

Skills

Lifeguard

Customer service

Surveillance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARC Lifeguard Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$16.20 - $21.08/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager. Lifeguards are responsible for general supervision, safety, maintenance and excellent customer service.

What you will do

• Has a neat professional appearance, with rescue tube properly placed, while maintaining proper surveillance of patrons and guests. Greets members and guest when entering the pool area with a nod of acknowledgement when possible, using names when appropriate.
• Works assigned shifts, or finds an appropriate substitute following all proper procedures and documentation.
• Supervises and controls all activity in the pool area and on the patio so that a safe environment is maintained.
• Responsible for monitoring and appropriately recording water quality, temperature and appropriate fill levels in pool and whirlpool.
• Maintains clean environment, proper equipment storage and completes scheduled shift duties. Ensures the pool is prepared in a timely manner prior to the start of scheduled activities.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Lifeguard experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Lifeguard - American Red Cross (ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.