Weekend Beach Lifeguard - Part time

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.

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Why work for Norfolk? Â Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. Â With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Â Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation is seeking experienced Beach Lifeguards to ensure a safe swimming environment for city beach patrons at assigned locations. Other duties include emergency response including administering first aid, CPR, defibrillation, oxygen and appropriate patient care. Beach Lifeguards are also responsible to stay current with mandatory trainings and promote water safety by enforcing beach safety rules to ensure safe use of the City of Norfolk beaches.Â

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.Â

Department Hiring Rate: $22.00/hourÂ

Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited To

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• Ensures the safety of swimmers and park beach patrons by using American Red Cross Lifeguarding and United States Lifesaving Association standards.Â
• Promotes water safety and enforces beach safety rules to ensure safe use of the City of Norfolk Beaches.Â
• Utilizes preventative lifeguarding skills and performs water rescues according to training standards.Â
• Administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation and oxygen according to division standards of care.Â
• Assists in beach operations, cleaning duties, maintenance, and trash pick up.Â
• Operation and use of beach specific rescue equipment to include; surf rescue boards, elevated lifeguard stands, communication equipment, spinal injury equipment, sit-on kayaks and motorized all terrain vehicles
  
  

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.

• Weekends required/mandatory
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license may be required depending upon assignment.