Senior Pool Lifeguard

City of Hampton; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Hampton as a Senior Pool Lifeguard, where you'll monitor pool activities and lead a team to ensure community safety at our public pools. This role requires significant lifeguard experience, certifications, and effective communication skills. As an essential team member, you will assist in planning operations and must be prepared to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a lifeguard.
• Must possess valid Lifeguard Certification.
• Requires successful completion of safety training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activities and ensure safety.
• Supervise lifeguard staff and operations.
• Assist in planning lifeguard unit activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervisory skills

Lifeguard skills

Education

High school graduation or GED

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

American Red Cross WSI certification (preferred)

American Red Cross LGI certification (preferred)

Job description

Join the coolest (literally) lifeguard team in Hampton. We are looking for a senior pool lifeguard to help keep our community pools safe this summer- while leading by example, supervising staff, and assisting with the planning and coordination of lifeguard operations.

The purpose of the class is to perform pool lifeguard duties in the interest of public safety at pool facilities and elsewhere, monitor pool activities, and may assist in the planning and coordination of the lifeguard unit. The class works according to set procedures. May supervise others.

Minimum Requirements
High school graduation or successful completion of GED.
Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a lifeguard on a public beach or in a public pool facility to include some experience supervising the work of others.
Must possess a current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization, i.e. American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, YMCA of USA, or equivalent.
Must successfully complete physical testing to include a demonstration of skills and abilities.
Requires successful completion of Preventing Disease Transmission and Oxygen Administration training within 30 days of employment.
This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion (18 and older).
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) preferred.

Additional Requirements
Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
Good hearing and eye sight required.
Requires shift work to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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