Lifeguard I (Fulltime)

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The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is hiring a permanent Full-Time Lifeguard for the Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center to work shifts as primary guards in the facility and monitor two bodies of water, including a 50-meter pool and a leisure pool with a water slide and other play features. Lifeguards will work on deck or in lifeguard chairs and serve as the primary protection against water related injuries. The Permanent Lifeguard will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all aquatic participants.

The Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center has something for everyone! A 50-Meter FINA compliant pool, a Leisure Pool with in-water volleyball & basketball, and a lazy river, along with a fitness studio, three community rooms, and two wet-classrooms for fitness classes, parties, and gatherings. 

Specific duties include:

• Observing and enforcing pool rules and water safety policies among lifeguards and aquatic participants;
• Greeting patrons and guests;
• Attending all staff meetings and in-service trainings;
• Maintaining safe water quality (pool chemical checks) and assuring safety among the pool deck;
• Serving as an on-deck lifeguard to cover shifts or works a regularly scheduled on-deck shift;
• Providing emergency care and treatment;
• Completing incident/accident reports, shift reports, water emergency reports, and water chemistry logs;
• Ensuring compliance with County policies and procedures and Health and safety standards; and 
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned. 

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of lifeguarding and best practices related to pool safety.

Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience as a Lifeguard in a recreational or competitive pool setting with many programs;
• Possess a High School Diploma/GED;
• American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) license;
• American Red Cross Water Attraction License; 
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO); and
• CPR, AED, and FirstAid certifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess an American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. 

• Must possess CPR, First Aid/AED certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• A pre-employment background check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.     

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Hours:  This is a 40-hours a week position. 

• Schedule varies, anytime from Monday - Friday, 4:30am – 10:30pm, Saturdays, 5:30am – 8:30pm, and/or Sundays 7:30am – 8:30pm.
• Schedule may vary based on the facilities schedule of events.
• Required to work nights and weekends on occasion and during nontraditional business hours.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

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