Lifeguard - Part Time

City-of-Norfolk,-V; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation is seeking knowledgeable full-time Lifeguards to ensure a safe swimming environment for patrons at assigned pools and open water facilities. Duties may include instruction of swimming lessons and water fitness classes, and assisting with aquatic programs and daily pool operations.

Essential functions include enforcing safety standards, performing water rescues, administering CPR/First Aid with AED as needed, and completing required documentation at

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training required.
• Successful completion of swimming competency and water rescue screening is required.
• CPR/AED Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of swimmers and facility patrons using lifeguarding standards.
• Enforce facility rules and perform site safety inspections.
• Perform water rescues and administer CPR/First Aid with AED as needed.
• Complete required documentation and assist with daily aquatic programs and operations.
• Assist with pool reception, promotions, and registration duties as required.

Skills

Lifeguard knowledge

CPR/AED

First Aid

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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.

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.

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.

Required Certifications:

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate required.
  • Successful completion of all swimming competency, job knowledge examination, and water rescue skills screening is required.

Preferred Certifications:

• Current CPR Certification (CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer).
• First Aid Certification.

Work Location:

Various City of Norfolk Pools and Oceanfront

Work Hours:

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