Lifeguard I - (Temporary/Seasonal)

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Lifeguard I - (Temporary/Seasonal)

Salary

$17.50 Hourly

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

231000031

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Aquatics

Opening Date

12/14/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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General Summary

Help support Parks and Recreation in their mission to enhance the quality of life for all through the stewardship of public land and parks and to provide quality recreational experiences. The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates for Lifeguard I who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The hiring amount for this position is $17.50 an hour. This is a non-exempt, temporary (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits.

Parks & Recreation is offering incentive bonuses for Summer 2024 which includes:

• $250 Signing Bonus

• $250 End of Season Bonus [Required to work 180 hours or more starting Memorial Day (weekend of May 25, 2024) through Labor Day (required to work 1 day of Labor Day weekend = Aug 31, Sept 1 or 2, 2024)].

  This position is responsible for maintaining a safe environment for pool guests, performing responsible semi-skilled and routine protective service work in supervising the safe use of public swimming facilities by pool visitors and aids troubled bathers in emergencies; performs related duties as required. Reports to a Lifeguard II or a designated manager on duty. This position may work at various aquatic facilities which may include indoor and or outdoor aquatic facilities depending on the season.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Continuously monitors and observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules;

• Provides emergency lifesaving services to swimmers in need;

• Takes part in training programs to improve lifesaving skills;

• Reports all guest and employee situations to supervisor immediately;

• Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule;

• Informs management of needed supplies or equipment-related issues;

• Follows all service standards and departmental policies and procedures;

• May give swimming instructions to individuals or groups;

• Performs related duties as required.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years of age by employment start date.

• Must possess a current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

• Any combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

• Must be available to work varied shifts including weeknights, weekends and holidays.

• Must pass periodic CPR audits.

• Must complete training with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation to include but not limited to: in-service training, sexual harassment prevention training, water testing, paperwork management and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous lifeguard experience preferred.

• Certification in Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission and Waterpark Skills Module is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of water safety rules and of life saving and first aid practices and techniques; general knowledge of the cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies preferred; considerable skill and strength in swimming; ability to enforce rules and regulations; ability to remain calm under pressure/stress.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical requirements of this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM: work involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an amount greater than negligible and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

This position may be required to work weekends, nights, holidays and/or stand-by/on-call.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.

The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures, extreme brightness, chemicals/hazardous waste, gases/gas leaks, blood-borne pathogens, acidic or harsh substances, infectious bacteria and/or fumes/airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

There are no benefits for this position, as it is a temporary, substitute, seasonal or intern position, or the work schedule is less than 20 hours per week.

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Will you be at least 15 years of age by the start date?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you possess a current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification? (Or currently enrolled in a Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification course.) (Must be verifiable with reference to the 'Certificates and Licenses' section of your application.)

• Yes

• No

  03

  Have you provided the expiration date and name of each certification you possess in the 'Certificates and Licenses' section of your application?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Are you available to work varied shifts including weeknights, weekends and/or holidays?

• Yes

• No

  05

  To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes

• No

  06

  I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of Charlottesville

Address

P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone

(434) 970-3490

Website

http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs