Lifeguard INT – 6758

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual and Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

401k Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC) seeks a Lifeguard for the MWR Yorktown Pool in Yorktown, VA. The role involves lifeguarding outdoor pool guests, enforcing safety rules, and responding to emergencies under supervision. Availability from mid-May through Labor Day is required.

Certification as Lifeguard (ARC or equivalent) and CPR/First Aid is required; must be 16+ years old and able to communicate in English. Intermittent schedule (0–19 hours/week) with a pay of $15.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English (written and verbal).
• Must possess and maintain Lifeguard certification (ARC or equivalent).
• Must be at least 16 years old and available mid-May to Labor Day.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lifeguard for outdoor pool under supervision.
• Enforce safety rules and rescue swimmers as needed.
• Maintain pool area clean and safe; assist with safety training as directed.
• Maintain daily logs and required paperwork.

Skills

English communication

Job description

Announcement: 6758

Opening Date: 15 May 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0189-01

Closing Date: 31 August 2026 Work Schedule: Intermittent (0-19 hours/week)

Position: Lifeguard Salary: $15.00/hour

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Yorktown, VA

MWR Yorktown Pool

Duties

Serves as a lifeguard for outdoor pool work under the direction of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Aquatics Program Manager or MWR supervisor. Employs safety rules for the protection of the pool guests. Responsible for life guarding guests in attendance at the assigned aquatics facility. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required. Attend aquatics and/or safety training as directed. Assists in maintaining pool and keeping all areas clean and free from any hazards. Provides information to swimmers regarding safety rules and procedures. Tactfully warns patrons who repeatedly disregard safety rules, and do not follow facility Standard Operating Procedures. Patrons can be asked to leave the facility for not conforming to policy and rules. Pool rules and regulations arc posted in view for all patrons using the facility to review. The pool and pavilion may at times be rented for parties and family functions and at no time will these functions exceed fifty (50) persons. Maintains accurate daily logs and records as required. Cash collected will be properly accounted for and the paperwork maintained correctly. Must be available from Mid-May through Labor Day. Perform other related duties as assigned. You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

Minimum

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Lifeguard (American Red Cross or nationally recognized equivalent i.e. Star Guard or Ellis); American Red Cross " Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional; CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent (i.e. Star or Ellis); First Aid
• Must be able to communicate in English (both verbally and in writing).
• Persons must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Must be available from Mid-May through Labor Day.

Uscg Community Services Command Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

Other Essential Information

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.