Head Lifeguard

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position
Head Lifeguard

Description


SwimMetro Management is a full service pool management company specialized in providing seasonal lifeguard staff to community pools during the summer.

We are currently hiring Head Lifeguards for the upcoming swim season for pools located in Richmond, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Glen Allen and Chester. The professionalism, maturity, and commitment level of each staff member is critical to our success. We are looking for responsible, dependable, hardworking individuals to fill these positions.

Aside from working outdoors with your friends, helping your friends and neighbors have fun at the pool and the gratifying feeling of helping those in need, SwimMetro also offers the following:

• Flexible hours
• Further training in aquatics and safety
• A local, responsive and highly experienced supervisor and administrative staff to help you throughout your employment and beyond.
• Competitive pay
• Opportunities to earn extra income by teaching Swim Lessons or by working Special Events
• Quick Commutes and the opportunity to work at one of the 45+ facilities we manage
• Management positions and promotion opportunities to help build your resume

Summary - To help ensure a safe, clean and enjoyable swimming environment.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively monitor the pool area to prevent injuries and provide care as necessary.
• Examine injured persons and administer first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, if necessary, using training, medical supplies and equipment.
• Contact emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
• Rescue distressed persons, using American Red Cross rescue techniques and equipment.
• Maintain quality of pool water by testing chemical levels and performing regular maintenance to the pool and pool filtration system.
• Maintain sanitary conditions of all other facilities within the pool area including bathrooms and pool deck.
• Recruit, train, schedule and supervise lifeguard staff to ensure a safe and clean swimming environment.
• Perform other work as assigned by management or supervisors to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the pool facility.

Category
Management

Position Requirements


Qualifications:

• Must have an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

Interested in working but not certified? SwimMetro also offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Training! Visit - Training & Certification, to view our course schedule and register for a course.

SwimMetro Management is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other basis prohibited by state law.

Rate of Pay
Based on experience

City
Chesterfield

State
VA

Location
Pocahontas State Park

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time
Seasonal

Open Date
12/1/2025


This position is currently accepting applications.