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Join Our 2026 Lifeguard Team!
The application for the 2025 pool season is now CLOSED!
The application for the 2026 pool season will be opened in early 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact pool_director@forestlakespoa.com
Lifeguard
General Job Description
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Monitors swimmer safety and enforces pool rules under the supervision of the Pool Director or Deck Manager.
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Maintains cleanliness of the pool area and restrooms, logs chemical checks, and addresses patron concerns.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
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Safety & Surveillance: Continuously monitors swimmers to prevent accidents and is prepared to respond to emergencies.
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Check-In & Rules: Verifies membership and enforces guest limits.
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Water Quality: Performs chemical tests every two hours (or as directed) and records data on the pool’s chemical board.
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Patron Interaction: Greets members, answers questions, and politely addresses any rule infractions.
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Cleanliness: Keeps the pool deck, restrooms, and office tidy and well-stocked.
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Incident Reporting: Completes Incident Reports for any injuries or rule violations and escalates issues as needed.
Minimum Training & Experience
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Must be 15 or older (per Code of Virginia ยง 40.1-100 (B)(2)).
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Holds a current Lifeguard certification (Red Cross or equivalent), plus CPR/AED/First Aid.
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Attend all training/orientation sessions.
Deck Manager
General Job Description
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Oversees Forest Lakes Pool operation.
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Schedules and supervises lifeguards, manages facility usage, oversees supply orders, and responds to incidents.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
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Staff Management: Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling lifeguards.
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Facility Oversight: Ensures the pool, bathrooms, pavilion, and office areas are clean and safe.
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Chemical/Equipment: Oversees water quality checks and manages pool equipment maintenance.
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Administrative: Processes timesheets/payroll with Brownstone, handles membership and guest-related issues, enforces policies, and approves pavilion rentals.
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Emergency: Handles major incidents and escalates when necessary; maintains accurate incident documentation.
Qualifications
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Technical Knowledge: Understanding of water chemistry, filtration systems, local health codes, and basic maintenance.
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written abilities; capable of training and motivating staff, addressing patron concerns, and resolving conflicts diplomatically.
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Experience: Prior supervisory or management experience.