Lifeguard

Our Commitment

Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you…

· Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication- both written and verbal?

· Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?

· A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?

· Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?

· Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex: Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?

· Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Your Role

Lifeguard duties will include, but not be limited to:

Individual will provide a safe swimming environment; enforce rules; rescue anyone in danger of drowning; administer first aid, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or Automated External Defibrillator as needed.

Assist staff with the planning of programs and the enforcement of center rules.

Assist with over site of program area and ensure safety of program areas, patrons and other staff.

Maintain, organize, sanitize, issue, collect, and monitor the use of equipment and supplies in order to ensure availability, proper use, and safety. Assist with monitoring supply inventor

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.

Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Full Time Perks –

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays

18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance

Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)

Hybrid 457 Cash Match

Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)

Optional Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave