Lifeguard – Fulltime

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. Â 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

• Ensure the safety of swimmers and facility patrons using American Red Cross Lifeguarding standards and RPOS Aquatic Division standards of care.Â
• 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.Â
• 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.Â
• Requires the use of site-specific emergency medical and rescue equipment for swimming pools, beaches and/or waterfronts.Â
• 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.Â
• Performs pool reception duties, program promotions and registration duties as required. Follows management directives and complies to standards of operation as required by management

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): Â

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 al swimming competency, job knowledge examination, and water rescue skills screening is required.Work Location:Â Various City of Norfolk Pools and OceanfrontÂ

Work Hours:Â Â Hours scheduled between 6:00AM and 9:00PM; flexible hours will apply

Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.     Â