Salary: $19.00 HourlyLocation : Charlottesville, VAJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 240800033Department: Parks and RecreationDivision: AquaticsOpening Date: 10/08/2024Closing Date: ContinuousBargaining Unit: N/AGeneral 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 II 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 is $19.00 an hour. This is a non-exempt, temporary (variable/limited-hour) position, and is not eligible for city benefits. In the absence of the Seasonal Pool Manager, manages the facility and has all of the responsibilities designated for the manager on duty. This includes pool operations, staff supervision, customer service and pool maintenance. Performs 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. Supervision is exercised over Lifeguard I, Customer Service Attendants, Instructors and other temporary, seasonal positions. Reports to the Seasonal Pool Manager or a Parks and Recreation Operations Specialist.Click here to read more about our pools and programs: 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. 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;
- Responsible for the oversight of cash handling in the absence of management;
- Assists with the management and maintenance of the facility, acting as manager on duty as required;
- Performs related duties as required.
Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 17 years or older by employment start date.
- Minimum of three (3) months of experience with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation in a Lifeguard I position OR minimum of six (6) months of lifeguarding experience at other facilities.
- 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, chemical handling, cash handling, paperwork management and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission and Waterpark Skills Module is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to accurately evaluate aquatic situations and facility needs and make recommendations to management; ability to evaluate and communicate effectively with staff and assist lifeguards in improving performance; 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 InformationPhysical 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, stand-by/on-call and/or weather-related emergency on-call.This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and random testing.Position may require driving a City-owned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures.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.The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) ###-#### or The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City's policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City's policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. 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.01 Will you be at least 17 years of age by start date?
02 Do you have a minimum of three (3) months of experience with Charlottesville Parks and Recreation in a Lifeguard I position
OR a minimum of six (6) months of lifeguarding experience at other facilities?
03 Do you possess a current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification?
(Must be verifiable with reference to the 'Certificates and Licenses' section of your application) 04 Have you provided the expiration date and name of each certification you possess in the 'Certificates and Licenses' section of your application?
05 Are you available to work varied shifts including weeknights, weekends and/or holidays?
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.
07 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.
Required Question