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Lifeguard On-Call

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  • On-call

$18.68 - $28.86 / hour. On-Call positions available (up to 28 hours / week)

James City County’s Parks & Recreation Department seeks an individual to perform responsible work ensuring the safety of swimmers, enforcing safety rules, promoting water safety, and maintaining pool or beach areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensures the safety of pool patrons; enforces pool policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Performs rescues and provide appropriate care; administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation, and oxygen as needed.
  • Measures water chemistry and reports results to supervisor.
  • Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of pool and pool area.
  • Attends staff trainings and meetings.
  • Teaches swimming lessons.

Requirements:

  • Some lifeguarding experience preferred.
  • Must possess and maintain the following American Red Cross certifications:​
    • Lifeguarding
    • First Aid
    • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Knowledge of water rescue methods; lifeguarding and first-aid practices and techniques; swimming pool safety; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Skill in carrying out water rescues.
  • Ability to physically perform all American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills; deal courteously but firmly with pool patrons; communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Click here for full job description. Accepting applications until filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

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