JOB DESCRIPTION

LIFEGUARD
(RECREATION PROGRAMS DIVISION)
PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM Human Resources Department

700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200

Newport News, VA 23606
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Phone: (757) 926-1800

CITY OF OPPORTUNITYFax: (757) 926-1825

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for providing a safe, aquatic environment at
various pool and beach locations. Reports to the Aquatics Operations Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Conducts patron surveillance at various pool and beach locations; administers CPR/First Aid and
performs water rescues as needed; conducts safety inspections of aquatic areas. Enforces pool safety
standards and facility operational rules for all individuals using the facilities.
Interacts with the public and others outside the work unit to obtain and provide information and
assistance in a variety of circumstances; completes required reports such as daily logs, and accident
or incident reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Employees at all levels are expected toeffectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE


Aquatics – Knowledge of patron and aquatics facility safety principles and practices, including a
knowledge of the application of life saving and first aid techniques.

Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service.

Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to
recreational activities and other work related precautions.

REQUIRED SKILLS


Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships
with employees at all levels, representatives from all departments, and citizens.

Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of
completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements
work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Judgement/Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions.

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REQUIRED ABILITIES


Communication – Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing so others will
understand. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas being presented verbally and
in writing.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
No experience required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires satisfactory results from a pre-employment medical evaluation; pre-employment substance
abuse testing and is subject to random alcohol and controlled substance testing.
An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history and sex
offender registry check.
This position requires the following certifications from the American Red Cross or equivalent agency:
First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and Lifeguarding.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort.

Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and crawling.

May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and
materials (20-50 pounds).

May occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

SENSORY REQUIREMENT

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, odors, depth, and visual cues
or signals.

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as, odor, fumes, wetness, water hazards, temperature and weather extremes, hazardous materials,
infectious disease, or rude/irate customers.

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