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Lifeguard Job at Fairfax County Park Authority

Fairfax County Park Authority Falls Church, VA 22042

$12 - $15 an hour

No prior experience or certifications are required. Our lifeguards are licensed through the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age at the start of the course. Employment is contingent upon successful course completion. Training dates will be made available to applicants at the time of their interview.

The Fairfax County Park Authority is hiring enthusiastic, responsible, friendly, communicators dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, all while maintaining the highest level of safety for our customers and staff.

Hours:

  • Opening and midday shift times vary between 6am to 4pm.
  • Weekday evenings shift times vary between 4pm to 9:30pm.
  • Weekend shift times vary between 7:30am to 7pm.

Duties Include:

  • Prevents accidents and drownings and performs rescue and emergency care as needed. Ensures the health and safety of individuals in the pool/spa, locker rooms, and surrounding areas through enforcement of park policies, pool/spa rules, and local health department regulations, as well as application of safety standards and pool surveillance (10/20 rule).
  • Performs daily cleaning and maintenance duties relating to the pool/spa, locker rooms, and surrounding areas as well as equipment associated with these areas.
  • Provides excellent customer service. Assists patrons daily with lost and found, locker problems, phone calls, questions, etc., daily.
  • Administers First Aid to public and staff as needed.
  • Maintains water and rescue skills at “test ready” levels through required in-service training and attendance at monthly staff meetings.
  • Participates in set-up, breakdown, and cleaning associated with special events and rentals held in the pool area.
  • Completes other duties and tasks assigned by Head Guard, supervisor, or Duty Manager, as well as assists Park staff with other site operations and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be at least 15 years of age to apply.
  • Applicants are required to pass a lifeguard certification course, which is provided at no cost.
  • Course prerequisites include:
  • Swim 100 yards continuously using a front crawl or breaststroke.
  • Retrieve a 10-pound dive brick from the deepest part of the facility’s pool.
  • Tread water without hands for one minute.

Benefits:

  • Free unlimited use of the Rec Center where you work.
  • Free lifeguard training including a license and CPR & First Aid (a $250 value!).
  • Those seeking advancement could be promoted to a Lifeguard II and then a Head Lifeguard.
  • This position is great entry level training for those seeking careers in police, military, medical, and fire and rescue.

Necessary Special Requirements:

  • All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or religious reasons will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Otherwise, vaccinated employees will complete the attestation online in the first day of employment.
  • The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Note: We are hiring to fill seasonal and part-time benefits eligible positions.

  • Seasonal positions may not exceed 900 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are not eligible for benefits and are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.
  • Part-time benefits eligible positions are scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.

Apply by clicking the link below and selecting Providence as the location

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/reccenter/aquatic-certification

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Falls Church, VA 22042: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person




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