Job Description

Posting number: 13395

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Aquatics

Job classification: Lifeguard

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Beaches, Athletics & Fitness

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.

Examples of duties

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the safety of swimmers and facility patrons using American Red Cross Lifeguarding standards and RPOS Aquatic Division standards of care.
• Utilize preventative lifeguarding skills, enforce facility rules and perform site safety inspections.
• Perform water rescues, administer medical aid/ CPR/ the use of AED and emergency oxygen as needed.
• Complete required documentation and perform maintenance at pools, waterfronts and/or beaches. May assist with the implementation of daily aquatic programs, activities, events and assist with operations of facility.
• Requires the use of site-specific emergency medical and rescue equipment for swimming pools, beaches and/or waterfronts.
• Assists in managing facility operations including testing of pool chemistry, completing documentation, cleaning duties, facility maintenance, and required to perform other related duties as directed.
• Performs pool reception duties, program promotions and registration duties as required.
• Follows management directives and complies to standards of operation as required by management.

Qualifications

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

No experience required.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Valid Driver's License depending on assignment; current Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate; current CPR Certification (CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer); current First Aid Certification and level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.
• Successful completion of all swimming competency, job knowledge examination, and water rescue skills screening is required.

Supplemental information

Work Location: Various City of Norfolk Pools and Oceanfront
Work Hours: Hours scheduled between 6:00AM and 9:00PM; flexible hours will apply