Lifeguard Officer Springfield, VA (2196)
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lifeguard Officer (Seasonal)
The St. James Springfield Virginia
Seasonal Front-Line Supervision Pool & Water Park Operations
Summer 2026
Why This Role Matters
The Lifeguard Officer is a seasonal supervisory leadership role within the Department of Safety & Rescue. This position ensures operational consistency disciplined supervision and effective emergency response at a high-traffic community aquatic facility. Lifeguard Officers are active leaders responsible for readiness accountability and professional standards on every shift. Decisions made in this role directly impact patron safety staff performance and public confidence.
What Sets Us Apart
- Integrated Safety Model: Operate within a structured Department of Safety & Rescuenot a standalone lifeguard staff.
- Leadership Continuity: Aquatic operations run on rotating supervision shifts led by assigned Lifeguard Officers ensuring consistent standards smooth handoffs and unified supervision throughout the day.
- Professional Safety Culture: Emphasis on readiness accountability and clearly enforceable operational standards.
- Leadership Pipeline Role: Designed for individuals ready to advance beyond frontline lifeguarding into formal supervisory leadership.
- Operational Relevance: Direct oversight of personnel risk management and real-time operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise lifeguard operations during assigned seasonal shifts ensuring effective surveillance and zone protection
Serve as the on-site supervisory leader during routine operations and emergency incidents
Maintain post assignments surveillance compliance and rotation discipline
Reinforce vigilance standards professional conduct and departmental expectations
Provide real-time coaching corrective guidance and performance feedback
Assist with onboarding in-service training drills and readiness evaluations
Ensure rescue equipment safety systems and aquatic facilities remain inspection-ready
Complete incident documentation shift reports and operational communications
Lead patron education and community water safety engagement
Coordinate with fellow Officers to maintain supervision continuity and operational consistency
What You Bring
Minimum age of eighteen (18) at time of hire
One season or year of lifeguard aquatics or team leadership experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to act decisively remain composed and lead peers
Strong communication skills and professional judgment
Willingness to learn accept feedback and uphold departmental standards
Physical capability to perform water rescues and meet departmental fitness requirements
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (or ability to obtain prior to assignment)
The Opportunity
This role serves as an entry point into formal aquatic leadership. Lifeguard Officers gain direct supervisory experience strengthen operational judgment and contribute meaningfully to a professional safety culture. For individuals pursuing long-term growth in aquatics safety services or emergency response leadership this position provides practical responsibility and a strong foundation for advancement.
Apply Today
Email your resume and written statement to
or apply at St. James is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to safety professionalism and operational excellence.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Federal Agencies
- Customer Service
- Clearance
- Facility
- Suspicious Activity
- Property Damage
- Public Safety
- Daily Operations
- Professional Development
- Access Control
- Communication
- General Public
- Procedures
- Powerpoint
