Lifeguard

Lifeguard
Department of Parks & Rec
Temporary
NonExempt
Non Benefits Eligible Non VRS Eligible

Job Summary/ Objective:
Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor Beach Manager and Head Lifeguard the Lifeguard provides supervision of water beach beach areas and assists the Head Lifeguard in the operation of beach areas.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
N/A

Essential Functions:

• Supervises swimming activities at the facility and ensures that policies guidelines and safety procedures are followed.
• Always presents a professional appearance and positive attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Supervises and maintains the safe use of swimming boating and beach areas.
• Aids performs and directs necessary water rescue maneuvers and first aid.
• Performs beach bathhouse comfort station and picnic shelter maintenance.
• Collects fees.
• Assists at other lakes/beaches as needed.

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work most or up to the entire season.
• Ability to swim long/short distances rapidly.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must possess a valid Red Cross or equivalent Lifeguard Certificate Red Cross First Aid and CPR.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• This position requires exposure to the sun for extended periods.
• Frequent walking/standing.
• Strenuous physical tasks to perform rescues such as running over rough or uneven surfaces bending or stooping swimming and diving underwater for extended periods lifting or carrying people weighing 100 pounds.
• Being exposed to potentially lifethreatening situations on a recurring basis.
• Daily contact with general public to provide information and enforces safety rules and perform rescues.

Remote Work:
This position is not eligible for remote work. All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Deadline to Apply:Position open until filled.

Salary:
$16.50 for new lifeguards
$17.00 for returning second year lifeguard.
$17.50 for returning third or more years lifeguard.
This is a part time temporary FLSA nonexempt position. Internal candidates will receive pay adjustments in accordance with Local Government Personnel Policy P60.

SignOn Incentive:
You will receive a $250.00 signon incentive if you are onboarded and work at least one 1 day by June 9^th. This will be paid on the following paycheck after June 9^th.
You will receive another $250.00 if you work an average of 30 hours a week for 5 out of 9 open swim season weeks. This will be paid on the following paycheck after Labor Day.

Length of Employment:May 17 Labor Day

Albemarle County Core Values:

Albemarle County holds its employees to the highest standards in fulfilling the Countys Vision and Mission. We believe in excellence in public service through:

Community: We expect diversity equity and inclusion to be integrated into how we live our mission.

Integrity: We value our customers and coworkers by always providing honest and fair treatment.

Innovation: We embrace creativity and positive change.

Stewardship: We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural human and financial resources respectfully and responsibly.

Learning: We encourage and support lifelong learning and personal and professional growth.

Virginia Values Veterans:Albemarle County is a V3 certified organization.

EOE/EEO
Albemarle County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment testing selection assignment pay conditions of work training leave overtime promotion discipline demotion and separation.