Head Lifeguard

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is seeking a Head Lifeguard for the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center to serve as the primary supervisor in the facility and monitor two bodies of water, including a 50-meter pool and a leisure pool with a water slide and other play features. Lifeguards will work on deck or in lifeguard chairs and serve as the primary protection against water related injuries. This position will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all aquatic participants.

The Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center has something for everyone! A 50-Meter FINA compliant pool, a Leisure Pool with in-water volleyball & basketball, and a lazy river, along with a fitness studio, three community rooms, and two wet-classrooms for fitness classes, parties, and gatherings. 

Specific Duties Include:

• Observing and enforcing pool rules and water safety policies among lifeguards and aquatic participants while maintaining safe water quality (pool chemical checks) and assuring safety among the pool deck;
• Recruiting, hiring and training part-time and temporary lifeguard staff at the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center;
• Conducting daily pool briefings to communicate pool activities for the day for all lifeguards;
• Completing timecards, employee evaluations, annual reviews and recommending merit awards;
• Greeting patrons and guests;
• Attending all staff meetings and in-service trainings;
• Serving as an on-deck lifeguard to cover shifts or works a regularly scheduled on-deck shift;
• Providing emergency care and treatment;
• Creating weekly work schedules for staff as well as completing incident/accident reports, shift reports, water emergency reports, and water chemistry logs;
• Ensuring compliance with County policies and procedures and Health and safety standards; and
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of lifeguarding and best practices related to pool safety.

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent;
• Some experience working as a lifeguard in an aquatic facility setting; and
• Possession of the following certifications at time of hire:
• CPR/First Aid/AED;
• American Red Cross Lifeguard; and
• Certified pool operator.

Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with credentials in one or more of the following:

• Lifeguarding for the Professional Rescuer Certification;
• American Red Cross Water Attraction Credential for Lifeguards.

Special Requirements

Certification Requirements: This position will be required to also obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification within 90 days of hire.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Working Conditions:

• The worker may be required to work evenings and weekends.
• The worker is exposed to chemicals.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Information

Work Hours: This is a 40-hours a week position. 

• Schedule varies, anytime from:
• Schedule may vary based on the facilities schedule of events.
• Required to work nights and weekends on occasion and during nontraditional business hours.
• Monday - Friday, 4:30am – 10:30pm
• Saturday, 5:30am – 8:30pm; and/or 
• Sunday, 7:30am – 8:30pm

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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