Lifeguard Sergeant (5593)

Lifeguard Sergeant

Department of Safety & Rescue

Springfield Flagship Springfield Virginia

Great leaders dont inherit great teams. They build them.

The St. James Department of Safety & Rescue (DSR) is seeking experienced aquatic professionals who are ready to do more than supervise a shift.

At The St. James a Lifeguard Sergeant is more than a shift supervisor. Youll be entrusted with strengthening thepeople operations and systemsthat allow our Department to perform at its best.

As a Lifeguard Sergeant youll help lead one of the regions most progressive life safety organizationsdeveloping exceptional responders while delivering professional safety services across one of the nations premier sports and entertainment destinations.

If youre looking for a leadership role where your influence extends beyond todays shiftwhere you help shape the future of your team your facility and your Departmentyoull find something different here.

What Youll Do

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and mentoring lifeguards through coaching training and accountability.
• Leading daily aquatic operations and emergency response activities.
• Maintaining high standards across staffing equipment facilities and operational readiness.
• Supporting members guests coaches athletes and community partners through professional service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve training procedures and department operations.
• Working alongside fellow Officers to strengthen the Department through continuous improvement.

Who You Are

We can teach policies. We cant teach leadership.

Youre someone who:

• Leads by example.
• Coaches rather than commands.
• Builds trust through consistency.
• Remains calm under pressure.
• Takes ownership without waiting to be asked.
• Holds yourselfand those you leadto a higher standard.
• Finds satisfaction in helping people and organizations become stronger.

Why This Role Matters

Every decision you make as a Lifeguard Sergeant reaches far beyond the shift in front of you.

It influences the confidence of your team the professionalism of our operations the experience of every member and guest and the continued growth of the Department itself.

If youre looking for a leadership role where youre entrusted withstrengthening the people operations and systems that allow our Department to perform at its best wed like to meet you.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Two (2) years as a Lifeguard Supervisor Pool Manager Head Lifeguard or equivalent leadership position at a year-round aquatic facility;or
• Four (4) seasons of supervisory experience with a seasonal lifeguard organization.
• Ocean rescue surf rescue waterfront rescue ski patrol EMS fire military or other emergency response leadership experience is highly valued.

Education & Professional Development

• Demonstrated leadership experience and a commitment to continuous professional development are expected.
• College coursework or a degree in a related field is preferred but not required.

Certifications

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification (or equivalent).
• Current Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) or the ability to obtain within six months.
• Virginia and National Registry EMT certification or the ability to obtain within one year.

Interested in Joining Our Leadership Team

Visit contactRandy Cooperatto begin the conversation.

The St. James is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.