Head Lifeguard

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 Hourly
Location : Stonewall Park Pool, VA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 12-70862
Department: Parks, Culture & Recreation
Division: Parks/Pool
Opening Date: 12/11/2025
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: Seasonal


Position Summary


Are you ready to elevate your experience with an opportunity to use your leadership skills?


The City of Manassas is accepting applications for our Head Lifeguard opportunities at Stonewall Park Pool. If you are looking for an exciting summer job where you can lead and help others while contributing to a fun, relaxing, and safe environment, consider joining our amazing team and apply today!
Early application recommended due to multi-step background screening and drug testing process. This position is projected to start late-winter/early-spring in preparation for a successful pool season!

Positions are open until filled and may close at any time.
Essential Job Functions
The City of Manassas is looking for individuals who can enforce pool rules and regulations and monitor pool use for the safety of the general public and to train new Lifeguards.

The selected candidates observe and oversee the activities of swimmers; scan the water; enforce pool rules; maintain discipline at facility; take preventive safety actions; rescue distressed swimmers; provide emergency first aid and CPR; perform other emergency lifesaving services as needed; provide written reports on incidents, injuries, and rescues; and maintain related documentation.

Reports employee concerns and problems to pool managers, coordinating and assigning work, provides direction, etc.; assists with staff training.

Maintains swimming pool and facility; monitors, regulates, and records pool chemical levels; monitors and regulates temperature of pool water; vacuums and skims pool; cleans deck areas, restrooms, locker rooms, walkways, and pool furniture; stocks paper goods; maintains related documentation.

Performs and completes preventative maintenance and essential cleaning tasks for the pool, deck, concessions, building, locker rooms, bathrooms, pump room, basement, and other related areas within the pool facilities.

Assists in instructing swimming lessons; registers program participants.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable policies and procedures; participates in in-service activities; attends meetings and training sessions as appropriate.

Prepares a variety of documentation such as water quality tests and results records, safety reports, incident and injury reports, aquatic rescue reports, opening and closing duty records, and timesheets.

Refers to pool operators training, lifeguard training, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, AED, first aid training, employee handbooks, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.

Minimum Required Qualifications


One year of lifeguarding experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Must possess and maintain the following certifications: Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid/AED. Must be at least 16 years of age.
Special Requirements
A swim test will be required in order to maintain employment with the City.
All employees must complete staff orientation.
Employees are required to work a combination of weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Early application recommended due to our multi-step pre-employment process. A pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check (if applicable) are required for selected individuals.

Applications must be fully complete to be accepted.
Part time benefits for those that are eligible vary depending on the amount of hours worked and are defined in the City's Employee Handbook.
01


Are you 16 years of age or older, or will be 16 years of age by the opening of the pool season (Memorial Day Weekend)?

• Yes
• No

02


Please select the following certifications you possess:

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Red Cross Lifeguard
• No Certifications

Required Question