Head Lifeguard

Loudoun County Government Part-Time Head Lifeguard Positions

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Job Summary

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services is currently seeking qualified applicants for Part-Time Head Lifeguard positions. Our recreation centers feature a competition pool and a leisure pool with a water slide, a children's play area, and a hot tub. We are currently hiring at the following location(s): Ashburn Recreation & Community Center, Ashburn, VA; Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center, Sterling, VA; Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, South Riding, VA. As a certified Head Lifeguard responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining records of aquatics staff certifications and assisting with new employee orientation for aquatics staff; performing daily custodial and maintenance duties to ensure a safe, clean aquatic facility, reconfigures pool for activities and events, and assists with special events; observing and enforcing pool rules and regulations; assisting with clerical duties, including utilizing scheduling software, and maintaining required aquatic facility records; providing excellent customer service; and other essential duties related to the specific role and department may be performed as required. The work schedule offers flexibility and will necessitate early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and one (1) year aquatics experience including aquatics programming and pool facility management, working with the public, groups and organizations. Preferred Qualifications: at least 1-year supervisory experience; Lifeguarding Instructor, AED, and Supplemental Oxygen preferred; Water Safety Instructor and membership in Virginia Recreation and Park Society and the National Recreation and Parks Association.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Must undergo criminal background and credit checks. Before beginning work, you must have Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including First Aid and CPR, and a Loudoun County Pool Operator's License.

Equal Employment Opportunity Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email Human Resources.

Benefits eligibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.