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Water Safety Officer (WSO)
•18 days ago
Verified Pay | $16.00 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Lorton, Virginia |
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About this job
The Water Safety Officer (WSO) is responsible for assisting in the operation, management, and maintenance of NOVA Parks water park facilities.
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Task
- Ensures safe and proper operation of the water park complex by conducting routine inspections.
- Assists with training and evaluating lifeguard personnel.
- Ensures proper water quality and standards of cleanliness.
- Monitors chemical controller units and lightning detection systems
- Enforces safety standards.
- Performs tasks of a lifeguard when needed.
- Inspects to ensure proper storage and use of pool chemicals.
- Assists with routine maintenance/repair of equipment.
- Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance to pool managers.
- Conducts staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintains record logs on water quality, inspections, lifeguard testing, employee evaluations, visitation, saves, etc.
- Reports unsafe conditions to the Park Specialist, Pool Manager, and/or Supervisor on Duty.
- Ensures safety of all pool patrons in and around the swimming pool.
- Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
- Informs swimmers and pool patrons of rules and regulations, and enforce as needed.
- Handles inquiries and provides assistance and information as needed.
- Administers first aid to injured patrons.
- Assists with minor housekeeping duties around pool complex including litter pick-up, cleaning restrooms, etc.
- Assists with pool operation and maintenance including vacuuming, scum line cleaning, removing debris from pool deck, deck furniture cleaning and relocation, etc.
- Additional duties as assigned by Park Specialist, Pool Manager, Assistant Park Manager, and/or Supervisor on Duty.
- Minimum age of 16 years.
- Certification in Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP), Healthcare Provider Basic Lifesaving Support, and Standard First Aid.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the staff.
- Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
- Demonstrated supervisory and teaching skills.
- Knowledge of pool mechanical equipment and related materials.
- Ability to make minor repairs on pool equipment as needed.
- Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations.
- Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season.
- Working knowledge of computers.
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
- Required to purchase and wear standard WSO uniform.
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