Lifeguard II

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Introduction

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!

Job Summary

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is currently seeking a qualified applicant for a full time Lifeguard position at the Dulles South Recreation and Community Center in South Riding, VA. The Recreation Center features a competition pool as well as a leisure pool with a water slide, children's play area and hot tub. This position will assist with maintaining records and assist with new employee orientation for aquatics staff. A successful candidate will be organized, patient, and an effective communicator.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs daily custodial and maintenance duties to ensure a safe, clean aquatic facility, reconfigure pool for activities and events and assists with special events.
• Observes and enforces pool rules and regulations.
• Assists with clerical duties, including utilizing scheduling software, and maintains required aquatic facility records.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Rescues distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment; contacts emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury; provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position and department assignment.

The work schedule is flexible and will require early morning, evenings and weekends.


This position is eligible for a $3,000.00 hiring bonus in accordance with the County's Hiring and Retention Bonus Program. Minimum Qualifications

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer at least 1-year supervisory experience.
• Lifeguarding Instructor, AED and Supplemental Oxygen preferred.
• Water Safety Instructor and Membership in Virginia Recreation and Park Society and the National Recreation and Parks Association. One (1) year aquatic experience including aquatics programming and pool facility management, working with the public, groups and organizations.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Pass criminal background and credit checks.
Must have Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, including First Aid and CPR, prior to beginning work.