Lifeguard (Part-Time)

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Open Space, Division of Aquatics & Recreational Water Activities is currently seeking knowledgeable part-time Lifeguards to ensure a safe swimming environment for aquatic facility patrons at assigned swimming pools and open water facilities.

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, and perform routine operation of machines.  Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

No experience required.

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

The preferred candidate will possess:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (required).

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

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

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training required.

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

•  Valid driver's license depending upon assignment.

• 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 and beach fronts; depends on staffing and operational needs.

Work Hours:  Hours scheduled between 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; flexible hours will apply; up to 19.5 hours per week or 1040 hours per year; weekday and weekend availability required.