The St. James is Hiring a Springfield- Lifeguard Officer (Seasonal)- Springfield, VA Near Springfield, VA
Springfield- Lifeguard Officer (Seasonal)- Springfield, VA
Lifeguard Officer (Seasonal / Waterfront) The St. James Department of Safety & Rescue is accepting applications for Summer 2023 seasonal Lifeguard Officers. Members of the STJ Department of Safety & Rescue (DSR) are dedicated to providing a culture of safety for The St. James and its partners. Our award-winning group of professional responders strive to maximize lifeguard potential through encouragement, community, and passion for purposeful achievement. Essential Duties:
Interact as a member of a high-performing rescue department
Exercise tact, fitness and good judgement in daily responsibilities
Uphold core values of rescue readiness, ownership and integrity
Lead patron education and community safety presentations
Oversee surveillance of water based, sports, and entertainment activities
Supervise delivery of basic emergency medical care to stabilize condition of ill or injured prior to EMS arrival
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated altruism and empathy
Skilled in swimming and water confidence
Demonstrated experience as role model and/or team leader
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
Willingness to learn and develop
Physical requirements:
Physical activities may include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
Employee must have the physical strength, endurance, and ability to swim in deep water, sit for extended periods of time, and ability to drag one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds through open water environments
Employee must have the visual acuity to distinguish people and objects at emergency scenes, both in and out of the water, with eyesight correctable to 20/40.
Employee must have the stamina to work for extended periods of time in emergency situations
Qualifications:
Minimum age of eighteen (18) years at time of hire
Completion of pre-hire fitness assessment and assigned lifeguard academy
Six (6) months customer service experience preferred
Six (6) months of organized team sports preferred
One (1) year supervisory, year-round lifeguard and/or aquatics focused experience preferred
Selection Process Prerequisites:
Application and Written Statement Submission
Tryout & Written Exam
Panel Interview
Packet Review
Seasonal Lifeguard Academy
Information: For more information, please visit our website: www.thestjames.com or contact Randy Cooper at randy.cooper@thestjames.com. The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals please.