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Summer Aquatics
The City of Richmond - Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities
Richmond, VA
Part time$1700 / biweekly
GovernmentOutdoorsEntry-levelAquatics
Posted 463 day(s) ago


The City of Richmond Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking temporary aquatics staff for the 2023 Summer season. Various positions are available, including Lifeguards, Head Lifeguards, and Swimming Pool Managers. These positions are established for a specific period to create a pool of qualified candidates for short-term recreation/aquatics roles throughout the City.


Duties and Compensation:


Lifeguards:

  • Salary: $18.00 - $20.29 Hourly
  • Perform as a trained first responder for emergencies on land or in water at aquatics facilities.
  • Focus on prevention and maintain health and safety guidelines.
  • Lead and instruct courses, providing necessary customer services to residents and visitors.

Head Lifeguard:

  • Salary: $19.50 - $23.49 Hourly (At least 3 years of lifeguard experience)
  • All lifeguard duties, plus act as the first stage of citizen resolution of complaints and assistant supervisor of lifeguard staff.

Swimming Pool Manager:

  • Salary: $21.00 - $26.64 Hourly (Four years of lifeguard experience with demonstrated proficiency in swimming and rescue skills)
  • Head lifeguard or supervisory experience preferred.
  • Perform as a trained first responder for emergencies on land and in water.
  • Focus on prevention, maintain health and safety guidelines, lead and instruct courses.
  • Provide necessary customer service and act as the second stage of citizen resolution for complaints.
  • Oversee the daily operation of the swimming pool, manage staff, and supervise.

Qualifications, Special Certifications, and Licenses:


Minimum Training and Experience: 

  • Education, years of experience, special certifications, and licenses may vary and are specific to the position. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:

  • CPO/AFO certification
  • Lifeguard certification
  • WSI certification
  • First Aid and CPR/AED certification
  • Bilingual with Spanish as a second language is a plus.
Learn more at:https://www.rva.gov

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