Staff Hiring

Lifeguard

General Job Description

• Monitors swimmer safety and enforces pool rules under the supervision of the Pool Director or Deck Manager.

• Maintains cleanliness of the pool area and restrooms, logs chemical checks, and addresses patron concerns.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Safety & Surveillance:  Continuously monitors swimmers to prevent accidents and is prepared to respond to emergencies.

• Check-In & Rules: Verifies membership and enforces guest limits.

• Water Quality: Performs chemical tests every two hours (or as directed) and records data on the pool’s chemical board.

• Patron Interaction: Greets members, answers questions, and politely addresses any rule infractions.

• Cleanliness: Keeps the pool deck, restrooms, and office tidy and well-stocked.

• Incident Reporting: Completes Incident Reports for any injuries or rule violations and escalates issues as needed.

Minimum Training & Experience

• Must be 15 or older (per Code of Virginia § 40.1-100 (B)(2)).

• Holds a current Lifeguard certification (Red Cross or equivalent), plus CPR/AED/First Aid.

• Attend all training/orientation sessions.