Lifeguard

Employer

City of Hopewell

Salary

$34,528.00 Annually

Location

Recreation and Parks, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

REC033026

Department

Recreation

Opening Date

05/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Are you passionate about water safety and helping your community stay active and safe? We are looking for dedicated Full Time Lifeguards to join our team at the Hopewell Community Center. This role offers hands-on experience in aquatic safety, program support, and customer service perfect for students, early-career professionals, or anyone interested in aquatics and public service.

Examples of Duties

What You'll Get to Do

• Ensure a safe and welcoming aquatic environment by monitoring pool patrons and enforcing all safety rules.
• Respond confidently to emergencies, performing rescues, first aid, and CPR as needed.
• Assist with swimming lessons, clinics, aquatic programs, and special events.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pool deck, surrounding areas, showers, and equipment.
• Support inventory management of pool chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in ongoing training to maintain certifications and enhance professional skills.
• Assist with opening and closing the pool area and as needed, other department recreational programs or city special events.
• Work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, some holidays, and emergency situations as required.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Gain valuable experience in aquatic safety and program support.
• Opportunity for professional development and certification maintenance.
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, service, and growth.
• Ideal for students, early-career professionals, or anyone seeking part-time work with meaningful impact.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED and previous lifeguard experience preferred but not required
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid certifications required.

Skills Required:

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in high-stress situations.
• Interest in working in a team-oriented, public-facing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform rescues and assist patrons of varying abilities.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, swimming, and other physical activities associated with lifeguarding.
• Exposure to indoor aquatic environments with variable temperatures and noise levels, with occasional outdoor duties.

Supplemental Information

Work Environment:

• Primarily indoor facility with occasional outdoor assignments.
• Requires vigilance, physical stamina, and ability to handle emergency situations.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, hearing, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Typical Weight Handled: up to 50 lbs.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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01 Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States of America?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you currently possess a valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Or are you able to obtain one upon hire?

• Yes
• No

04 Are you able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by aquatic operations?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you currently hold a valid Lifeguard certification, including CPR/AED and First Aid?

• Yes
• No

06 Are you willing and able to obtain the Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Instructor certifications within six months of hire, if required?

• Yes
• No

07 What previous experience do you have working in an aquatic environment, such as a pool, waterpark, beach, or similar?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• More than 3 years of experience

08 This position requires performing water rescues, assisting patrons of varying abilities, and responding to emergencies. Are you able to meet these physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

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