The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) is currently seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Part-time Lifeguard. PRCF oversees 2 indoor pools that remain open year-round and 7 outdoor pools that operate during the summer season. As a lifeguard in this position, you will be responsible for monitoring staff compliance with all policies and procedures.
The City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities is dedicated to providing exceptional recreation and leisure programs that enhance the overall quality of life for both citizens and visitors. The department also strives to preserve, protect, maintain, and improve all natural resources, parkland, community facilities, and recreational opportunities for present and future generations. For more information about the department, please visit: http://www.richmondgov.com/Parks/index.aspx
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Part-time Lifeguard will be expected to possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Lifeguard practices, actions, and skills
- Proficiency in various swim strokes (e.g., freestyle, breaststroke)
- Knowledge of Emergency Action Plans (EAP)
- Basic first aid knowledge
- CPR certification
- Basic water chemistry knowledge
- Familiarity with water exercise principles
- Familiarity with equipment such as stereo systems, water exercise equipment (dumbbells, noodles, exercise balls), handicap chair lifts, pool pumps/chemical feeders, pool vacuum, skimmers, shepherd's crook, rescue tube, ring buoy, and first aid equipment (AED, backboard, pocket mask, bag valve mask) and credit/debit card machines
- Proficiency in using software such as RecTrac/WebTrac, Rapids/Oracle, and SABA (Red Cross Instructor Programming).
The position requires a strong swimmer capable of:
- Administering first aid and CPR
- Operating an AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
- Maintaining full awareness of the pool area
- Providing excellent customer service to individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Physically performing lifeguard duties, including swimming, towing a person, rescuing individuals, and performing lifesaving measures if necessary
- Conducting water safety rescues in both shallow and deep water
- Possessing written and oral communication skills
- Being comfortable with public speaking.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Monitoring the aquatic environment and patrons to enforce facility rules and regulations, thereby preventing injuries
- Responding immediately and effectively during emergencies
- Assisting patrons with aquatic classes and programs, including group and individual swim lessons
- Ensuring the safety of patrons, pool decks, and storage areas by safeguarding against potential obstacles or hazards
- Maintaining all safety equipment and promptly reporting any concerns about faulty equipment to the Pool Manager/Head Lifeguard
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility
- Conducting scheduled pool chemical checks.
Qualifications, Special Certifications, and Licenses:
- High School Diploma or GED or vocational training
- Two years of lifeguard experience
- Preferred: Three years of lifeguard experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (subject to department approval) may be considered to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
Licensing, Certifications, and/or Other Special Requirements:
- CPO/AFO certification
- Lifeguard certification
- LGI certification
- WSI certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED certification
- Preferred: Water Aerobics certification
- A plus: Bilingual with Spanish as a second language.
If you are a qualified candidate who is passionate about water safety and dedicated to providing exceptional service, we encourage you to apply for the Part-time Lifeguard position with the City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities.