Beach Lifeguard

Home to more than 456,000 people, Virginia Beach is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 39th largest city in the United States. A dynamic community strengthened by a diverse mix of industry, attractions and people, Virginia Beach is recognized globally as one of the best places to live, work and do business.

The Beach Lifeguard maintains control of beach rescue scenes; maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities; exercises immediate actions to identify, communicate, and correct any unsafe condition that occurs in their areas of responsibility, reporting and documenting such to their supervisor; maintains high quality communications and interfaces with all City departments and divisions, coworkers, and the general public; educates the public on City beach ordinances and safe beach ocean practices; arrives to work at scheduled locations and times prescribed, ready to perform duties, and adheres to City and Department policies; maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant, and self-starting approach to meet job responsibility and accountabilities; accepts supervisor instruction and direction, strives to meet the goals and objectives of the same, and questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e. poor communication, variance with City policy or procedures, etc.; contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees; develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter-and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts; tactfully and effectively handles request, suggestions, and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will; emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image and competence, and maintains physical conditioning equal to their minimum qualifications for hire.  

As a Beach Lifeguard you will:

• Exercise tact, fitness, and good judgment in responding to service requests; have thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods of proactive and reactive ocean safety, lifeguarding, and customer service; understands the City and Department structure, as well as policies and procedures as they pertain to the performance of the duties of the Beach Lifeguard; and has knowledge of the City’s beach ordinances, laws, and regulations.
• Has knowledge of, and skills in, USLA-approved water rescue methods and specific medical first aid techniques; be skilled in surf swimming, lifesaving, and medical aid; and have the ability to maintain control in stressful situations.
• Develop and maintain effective communications and relationships with all departments and agencies involved in the activities of the job.
• Have familiarity with the beach area assigned and understanding of the varying level of competency that beachgoers have with the ocean waters.
• Have the ability to perform all duties necessary to promote the safety and welfare of the general public.
• Have the ability to react quickly and calmly in dangerous and emergency situations.
• Have the ability to use independent judgment and discretion as necessary in the performance of routine and non-routine activities.
• Have knowledge of telecommunications and radio equipment operations.

NOTE: This posting will close on 04/02/25 at 12:01 AM. All applications must be received no later than Midnight on 04/01/25.