Job Description
Salary: $15.96 Hourly
Location : Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 6402 - (Feb 2025)
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description Do you want to work in a fun environment while providing a safe experience for guests at the Westover Pool Complex? If so, consider applying to the Parks and Recreation Lifeguard (Year-Round) position! The Lifeguard (Year-Round) position is a part-time position (no benefits) and a preferred hiring rate of $15.96 per hour. Additional compensation will be provided to individuals with a Water Safety Instructor certification. The ideal candidates for this position will have a positive attitude and will be responsible for ensuring the general safety, health, discipline, and enjoyment of patrons at the Westover Pool Complex.
Applicants who possess the required certifications from another organization and applicants who do not yet possess any/all of the required certifications will be considered and trained on American Red Cross standards if selected for the position. As a Lifeguard, you'll:
- Open and close the pool, including accepting and accounting for any entry fees;
- Enforce water safety and pool rules;
- Provide emergency lifesaving services to swimmers in need;
- Clean the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule;
- Answer questions from patrons;
- Perform related duties as required.
A detailed list of all essential job functions and the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities is .
Minimum Qualifications - 15 years of age or older by date of hire. Current high school students are encouraged to apply.
- Completion of ninth grade, required. High school diploma or GED and some experience as a lifeguard and maintaining a swimming pool, preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Current possession of (or ability to obtain prior to being assigned to the lifeguard stand) current American Red Cross certifications, including Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PRO. Applicants who possess the required certifications from another organization and applicants who do not yet possess any/all of the required certifications will be considered and trained on American Red Cross standards if selected for the position.
- Ability to obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification, if needed at a later date. Employees who attain this certification after hire may be eligible for additional compensation.
The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
- Drug screening; and
- Criminal background check.
Supplemental Information To Apply: All candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application in order to be considered. The position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 02/27/2025)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the City's website 01
If selected for this position, how old will you be at the date of hire? Please note that due to the nature of the recruitment process, the date of hire for qualified candidates will vary. On average, the recruitment process will take approximately 3 weeks from the date of initial application submission.
- I will be younger than 15 years of age.
- I will be 15 years of age or older.
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What is your highest level of education?
- Less than 9th Grade
- Completed 9th Grade
- Attended High School
- High School Graduate
- GED
- Attend College
- College Graduate
- Attended Graduate School
- Master's Degree
- Graduate study beyond Master's
- Ph.D. or professional degree
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Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in any American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard, Swim Instruction or other applicable courses? If you are unable to upload the documents to your application, please submit copies of each of your certifications to Human Resources at employment@harrisonburgva.gov. Lifeguards will be required to possess a current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR-PRO before they will be hired.
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If you answered no to the previous question, please type "N/A" in the field below. If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the following: 1. Name of Course 2. Certifying agency 3. Instructor's Name 4. Location of Course 5. Completion Date. You may include a class that you are currently enrolled in. Please notify the Aquatics Division when you successfully complete the course.
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Please list your work availability below. Be sure to include the days and times that you are available.
Required Question City of Harrisonburg, VA
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