Lifeguard

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia is hiring a Lifeguard to ensure the safety and pleasant experience of pool guests. The role requires vigilant surveillance, friendly greetings, and prompt response to incidents while maintaining water quality and facility standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, and Lifeguard, First Aid, and AED certifications. Prior lifeguard experience is preferred and training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Lifeguard certification within 30 days.
• First Aid certification within 30 days.
• AED certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vigilant surveillance of pool area and patrons.
• Greet members and guests and respond to incidents promptly.
• Supervise and control activity in pool and patio to ensure safety.
• Monitor and record water quality, temperature and fill levels; ensure pool is prepared for activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lifeguard Certification (ARC)

First Aid Certification (AHA/ARC)

AED Certification (AHA/ARC)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $16.20 - $21.08/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Works under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager.

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)

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.