Lifeguard - Part time

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to ensure a safe swimming environment at various aquatic facilities. This full-time position offers the chance to make a significant impact on community safety while engaging in daily operations and activities. Lifeguards will utilize their skills to enforce safety protocols, perform rescues, and assist with swimming lessons. With flexible hours and the opportunity for professional development through training programs, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about aquatic safety and community service.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employer paid pension plan

Basic life insurance

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Employer provided parking

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but certifications in lifeguarding and CPR are preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of swimmers using lifeguarding standards.
• Perform water rescues and administer medical aid as needed.
• Assist with daily pool operations and maintenance.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Water Rescue Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation is seeking knowledgeable full-time Lifeguards to ensure a safe swimming environment for aquatic facility patrons at assigned swimming pools and open water facilities. Other duties may include instructing swimming lessons and water fitness classes; assisting with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of aquatic programs; planning daily activities of the pool and general swimming pool operations.

Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Department Starting Hourly Rate: $20.00

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the safety of swimmers and facility patrons using American Red Cross Lifeguarding standards and RPOS Aquatic Division standards of care.
• Utilize preventative lifeguarding skills, enforce facility rules and perform site safety inspections.
• Perform water rescues, administer medical aid/ CPR/ the use of AED and emergency oxygen as needed.
• Complete required documentation and perform maintenance at pools, waterfronts and/or beaches. May assist with the implementation of daily aquatic programs, activities, events and assist with operations of facility.
• Requires the use of site-specific emergency medical and rescue equipment for swimming pools, beaches and/or waterfronts.
• Assists in managing facility operations including testing of pool chemistry, completing documentation, cleaning duties, facility maintenance, and required to perform other related duties as directed.
• Performs pool reception duties, program promotions and registration duties as required.
• Follows management directives and complies to standards of operation as required by management.
  
  

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

No Experience Required.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s): Valid Driver's License depending on assignment; current Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate; current CPR Certification (CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer); current First Aid Certification and level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

Successful completion of al swimming competency, job knowledge examination, and water rescue skills screening is required.

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: Various City of Norfolk Pools and Oceanfront

Work Hours: Hours scheduled between 6:00AM and 9:00PM; flexible hours will apply

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement
  
  

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
  
  

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
  
  

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Technical/Vocational Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• No education listed
  
  

03

Do you possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you possess a current CPR/First Aid certificate (CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer)?

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

This position requires the successful completion of a swimming competency, job knowledge examination, and water rescue skills screening. Are you willing to participate in and complete this process?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

How much experience do you have working as a Lifeguard?

• I have no experience
• I have 3-6 months experience
• I have 6 months to 1-year experience
• I have more than 1 year experience
  
  

08

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran
  
  

09

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
• Required Question