What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at Fairfax County Park Authority?
Position Summary
Responsible for maintaining the health and safety of the guest of the pool and enforcement of park policies.
Essential Functions
- Ensure health and safety of guests by pool surveillance and enforcement of park policies;
- Perform rescue and emergency care as needed (both in water and on land);
- Provide immediate first aid treatment to guests in distress as needed;
- Maintain water and rescue skills at a "test ready" level at all times;
- Participate in regularly scheduled mandatory in-service trainings for a minimum of 4 hours per month;
- Provide exceptional customer service;
- General cleaning and maintenance duties to include locker rooms, grounds, and pool;
- Maintain professional attitude and image at all times;
Hours: Vary and will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Swim 100 yards continuously using a front crawl or breaststroke (goggles permitted);
· Retrieve a 10 pound dive bring from a depth of 14ft without the use of goggles;
· Tread water without the use of hands for a period of one minute;
· Successfully get out of the pool at the pool’s edge without using a ladder, steps or ramp;
· With exception to the 100 yard swim, skills must be performed without the use of goggles
Minimum Qualifications
· Must be 15 years old at the start of the certification course.
· Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Ellis & Associates ILTP program.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.50 - $16.50 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
