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Lifeguard II -Swim Instructor

City of Suffolk, VA
Suffolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026
  • This is a Seasonal/Part-time position anticipated to start May  2026 and to end August 31, 2026.*

This position instructs swim lessons, ensures the safety of aquatic facility patrons, enforces facility rules, and promotes water safety. During an emergency, administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation and appropriate patient care. Other duties may include assisting with swimming lessons and planning, implementation, and evaluation of aquatic programs, planning daily activities of the pool and general swimming pool operations. Performs routine administrative tasks to complete required paperwork.Â

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Â Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Â Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.Â

  • Observes swimmers in order to provide a safe swimming environment.
  • Maintain communications with supervisors, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and outside agencies.Â
  • Cleans and maintains the facility.Â
  • Enforce pool regulations and safety procedures to protect the life and well-being of persons using the swimming pool.
  • Ability to perform routine administrative tasks for the department; routine data entry, record keeping, and filing tasks.
  • Ability to operate a computer and other necessary equipment to complete essential functions, including, but not limited to, word processing, email, etc.
  • Set up and take down equipment used for open swimming, classes, and events.
  • Provide assistance and input regarding programs, participants, and volunteers.
  • Administer basic first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitations, according to established standards as necessary.
  • Operate various types of rescue equipment, as needed.
  • Perform necessary rescue techniques, as needed.
  • Attend staff meetings, and attend and/or conduct in-service training sessions, as required.
  • Assist with special events at aquatic facilities, as needed.
  • Complete incident/injury reports, as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Graduation from high school or GED. Â Must be able to pass and complete classes for Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED, and First Aid prior to first day of employment.

  • Safe swim practices.
  • Rescue techniques.Â
  • Appropriate education may be substituted for previous work experience.
  • Previous work experience may be substituted for appropriate education requirements.

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