Lifeguard On-Call

$18.68 / hour or higher DOQ. On-Call positions available (up to 28 hours / week)

James City County’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks an individual to perform responsible work ensuring the safety of swimmers, enforcing safety rules, promoting water safety, and maintaining pool or beach areas.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the safety of pool patrons; enforces pool policies, rules, and regulations.
• Performs rescues and provide appropriate care; administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation, and oxygen as needed.
• Measures water chemistry and reports results to supervisor.
• Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of pool and pool area.
• Attends staff trainings and meetings.
• Teaches swimming lessons.

Requirements:

• Some lifeguarding experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain the following American Red Cross certifications:​
• Lifeguarding
• First Aid
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Knowledge of water rescue methods; lifeguarding and first-aid practices and techniques; swimming pool safety; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in carrying out water rescues.
• Ability to physically perform all American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills; deal courteously but firmly with pool patrons; communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.