Lifeguard II (Full-Time)
Lifeguard II (Full-Time)
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$ 39520 - 40560
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General Summary
- TheLifeguard II in the absence of the Seasonal Pool Manager manages the facility and has all of the responsibilities designated for the manager on duty. This includes pool operations staff supervision customer service and pool maintenance. Supervision is exercised over Lifeguard I Customer Service Attendants Instructors and other temporary seasonal positions. Performs responsible semi-skilled and routine protective service work in supervising the safe use of public swimming facilities by pool visitors and aids troubled bathers in emergencies; performs related duties as required. Reports to the Seasonal Pool Manager or a Parks and Recreation Operations Specialist.
Click here to read more about our pools and programs: hiring amount for this position is $19.00 or $19.50 an Hour ($39520.00 or $40560.00 Annually).Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a full-time non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance Citys retirement options gym membership reimbursement tuition reimbursement and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the Cityplease click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRS however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at .
Note:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days. Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Continuously monitors and observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules;
- Provides emergency lifesaving services to swimmers in need;
- Takes part in training programs to improve lifesaving skills;
- Reports all guest and employee situations to supervisor immediately;
- Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule;
- Informs management of needed supplies or equipment-related issues;
- Follows all service standards and departmental policies and procedures;
- May give swimming instructions to individuals or groups;
- Responsible for the oversight of cash handling in the absence of management;
- Assists with the management and maintenance of the facility acting as manager on duty as required;
- Performs related duties as required.
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 17 years or older by employment start date.
- Minimum of three (3) months of experience with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation in a Lifeguard I positionORminimum of six (6) months of lifeguarding experience at other facilities.
- Must possess a current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to perform the job.
- Must be available to work varied shifts including weeknights weekends and holidays
- Must pass periodic CPR audits.
- Must complete training with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation to include but not limited to: in-service training sexual harassment prevention training water testing chemical handling cash handling paperwork management and reporting.
- Certification in Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission and Waterpark Skills Module is preferred
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
This position may be required to work weekends nights holidays stand-by/on-call and/or weather-related emergency on-call.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random testing.
Position may require driving a City-owned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures.
The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures extreme brightness chemicals/hazardous waste gases/gas leaks blood-borne pathogens acidic or harsh substances infectious bacteria and/or fumes/airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at or .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and pre-employment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.
Employment Type
Full-Time
