Lifeguard (Full-Time)

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 include but are not limited to:

• Ensures the safety of swimmers and facility patrons by using American Red Cross Lifeguarding standards.

• Promotes facility safety and enforces safety rules.

• Ensures the safe use of the facility, beach or waterfront as well as site specific equipment.

• Utilizes preventative Lifeguarding skills and performs water rescues according to training standard.

• Administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation and oxygen according to division standard of care.

• Teaches swimming lessons, water fitness classes and other related programs if applicable.

• Assists in managing facility operations including testing of pool chemistry, cleaning duties, maintenance, and required to perform shift leader duties when directed.

• Performs pool reception duties, program promotions and registration as required.

• Follows management directives and complies with standards of operation as required by management.

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

No experience required.

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification (required).

Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Certifications or equivalent (required).

Valid driver's license (required).

All City of Norfolk Lifeguard candidates must successfully complete both a written knowledge exam and water skills screening.

The preferred candidate will possess:

• One (1) year of experience as a certified lifeguard.

• Experience with teaching swimming lessons.

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

• Must be at least 16 years old to work pools and at least 17 years old to work beaches.

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (required).

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications or equivalent (required).

•  Valid driver's license required.

• Full-Time Lifeguards must be available to 40 hours per week on weekdays and weekends depending on operational and program needs.

• Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information provided within this application. Your responses to the supplemental questions will be reviewed and verified with the information you provide in the body of your application.

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• Applications must include complete work history, including periods of unemployment if applicable.  Writing "See resume" with no other information is considered an incomplete application and will not be considered.

Work Location:  Various City of Norfolk pool facilities, beaches and waterfronts; depends on staffing and operational needs.

Work Hours:  40 hours per week.  Five days per week, both weekdays and weekend shifts required.