Lifeguard I

Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is seeking a Full-Time, Permanent, Lifeguard for the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center to work shifts as a primary guard in the facility and monitor two bodies of water, including a 50-meter pool and a leisure pool with a water slide and other play features. Lifeguards will work on deck or in lifeguard chairs and serve as the primary protection against water related injuries. This position will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all aquatic participants.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

• Observing and enforcing pool rules and water safety policies among lifeguards and aquatic participants while maintaining safe water quality (pool chemical checks) and assuring safety among the pool deck;
• Serving as an on-deck lifeguard to cover shifts or working a regularly scheduled on-deck shift;
• Providing emergency care and treatment;
• Completing incident/accident reports, shift reports, water emergency reports, and water chemistry logs;
• Ensuring compliance with County policies and procedures and Health and safety standards; and
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum

QUALIFICATIONS

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; and
• CPR, First Aid/AED certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
  
  

Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with experience/credentials in one or more of the following:

• Knowledge of lifeguarding and best practices related to pool safety; Working as a lifeguard in a recreational or competitive pool setting with many programs;
• Lifeguarding for the Professional Rescuer;
• American Red Cross Water Attraction Credential for Lifeguards; and/or
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO).
  
  

Special Requirements

Certification Requirements: Staff will be required to obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain the following certifications:

• CPR/AED; and
• American Red Cross Lifeguard.
  
  

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. A pre-hire federal background check and State of Virginia Central Registry check will also be completed before hire.

Additional Information

Work Hours: This is a 40-hours a week position.

• Schedule varies, anytime from Monday - Friday between operation hours of 5:00am – 10:00pm, Saturdays between operation hours of 6:00am – 9:00pm, and/or Sundays between operation hours of 8:00am – 8:00pm.
• Schedule may vary based on the facilities schedule of events.
• Required to work nights and weekends on occasion and during nontraditional business hours.
  
  

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here .

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