Lifeguard - Recreation Centers

Day to Day Job Duties

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Individual will provide a safe swimming environment, enforce rules, rescue anyone in danger of drowning, administer first aid, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or Automated External Defibrillator as needed.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Schedule

This position is a 7 day a week operation including early mornings, evening, weekend and holidays.

Hours - Average scheduled hours up to 27 hours per week.

The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather.  All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Training

As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.

The Perks

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring for career advancement

Varied Paid Holidays

Personnel Leave

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Related Position Information requirements:
• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No

• At Will: No

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications could be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Lifeguard positions that become available within six months from the closing date of this posting.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Age 15 or older. Require possession of a current lifeguard training certification from a national, industry or locally recognized lifeguard certification organization such as but not limited to a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR, National Lifeguard Certification or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certification; American Red Cross CPR/Professional Rescuer/AED or American Heart Association ACLS for Healthcare Care Providers Certification. Successful completion of departmental swimming skills test prior to employment. Must obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment. Must obtain Oxygen Administration certification within 30 days of employment.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.