Job Summary $19.24 - $29.72 / hour DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits Performs responsible work ensuring the safety of swimmers, enforcing safety rules, promoting water safety and maintaining pool or beach areas. Responsibilities Ensures the safety of pool patrons; enforces pool policies, rules and regulations. Performs rescues and provide appropriate care; administers first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation and oxygen as needed. Measures water chemistry and reports results to supervisor. Assists in the maintenance and cleaning of pool and pool area. Attends staff trainings and meetings. Teaches swimming lessons. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Some lifeguarding experience preferred. Must possess reliable transportation to work site(s). Must possess and maintain the following American Red Cross certifications: o Lifeguarding o First Aid o Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) o Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Knowledge of water rescue methods; lifeguarding and first-aid practices and techniques; swimming pool safety; principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Skill in carrying out water rescues. Ability to physically perform all American Red Cross Lifeguarding skills; deal courteously but firmly with pool patrons; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Accepting applications until 11:55pm EST on 09/25/2026. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered. James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov. James City County is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of James City County to obtain the best-qualified applicants available for each vacancy, without regard to sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, gender identity or other non-merit, or non-job-related factors. James City County will take measures to emphasize the recruitment of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities and older persons. James City County will also take into consideration an individual's status as a favorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States provided that such veteran meets all of the knowledge, skills and eligibility requirements for the available position. James City County will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, reassignments, training and other terms and conditions of employment without unlawful discrimination.