Pool Lifeguard - Hourly WAE - City of Hampton, VA : Job Details

Salary: $17.49 Hourly Location : & Leisure Services Hampton, VA Job Type: WAE - Hourly Job Number: 08602 Department: RECREATION Opening Date: 04/03/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Function Join the coolest (literally) lifeguard team in Hampton. We are excited to open this position for the season and we want you to join our team of lifeguards to keep the community pools safe this summer. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. Minimum Requirements

• No prior experience is required.
• Must possess a current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization, i.e. American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, YMCA of USA, or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Preventing Disease Transmission and Oxygen Administration training within 30 days of employment preferred.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion (18 and older).

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Must possess good eyesight and hearing.
• Requires shift work to include weekends and holidays.
• The incumbent may be considered essential personnel during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01 Are you at least 15 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a High School diploma or successful completion of a GED?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you possess a current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization, i.e. American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, YMCA of USA, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

04 Please list specific names and expiration dates of all related certifications you've obtained using the space provided below. You may write N/A if you have none. 05 I understand I must submit copies of the required Lifeguard Certification (front and back) to be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

06 I understand I will be required to complete a physical demonstration of my skills and abilities.

• Yes
• No

07 This position requires work that is physically demanding on occasion, and as such requires good physical condition. I understand that this position can be physically demanding.

• Yes
• No

08 This position requires the performance of physical work in an outdoor setting in a variety of weather conditions, to include hot and humid weather. Are you willing to accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

09 This position may require a seven day workweek, to include weekends and holidays. Are you willing to accept work during these times?

• Yes
• No

10 I understand that this is a part-time position and the weekly hours may be no more than 25 hours per week, and may be less.

• Yes
• No

11 I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

12 I understand I must successfully complete a criminal history background check if I am 18 years of age or older.

• Yes
• No

13 Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

14 I understand that this position is non-exempt.

• Yes
• No

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