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Head Lifeguard

Fairfax County Park Authority
Annandale, VA Part Time | Temporary
POSTED ON 12/1/2025 CLOSED ON 1/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at Fairfax County Park Authority?

Job Summary
Position Title: Head Lifeguard

Location: Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003

Hours:

  • Midday shift times vary between 6:00am to 4:00pm
  • Weekday evenings shift times vary between 4:00pm to 9:30pm
  • Weekend shift times vary between 7:30am to 7:00pm

Salary: $17.44-$19.20 per hour, increases based upon availability, experience, and certifications.

Overview: The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) provides quality facilities and services which offer guest’s opportunities for recreation to improve their physical and mental well-being, and enhancement of their quality of life.

Our lifeguards are licensed through the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP). Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Ellis & Associates ILTP program which is offered through FCPA.

Duties:

  • Ensure health and safety of guests by pool surveillance and enforcement of park policies.
  • Perform rescue and emergency care as needed (both in water and on land).
  • Provide immediate first aid treatment to guests in distress as needed both on land & in water.
  • Maintain water and rescue skills at a "test ready" level at all times.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled mandatory in-service trainings for a minimum of 4 hours per month.
  • Provide exceptional customer service.
  • Operational/Cleaning duties including, locker room, pump room, natatorium.
  • Maintain professional attitude and image at all times.
  • Head Lifeguards have supervisory responsibilities and duties as assigned by site supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ellis & Associates ILTP license (preferred Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor).
  • Certified Pool Operator’s license (CPO/AFO).
  • FCPA Aquatic Leadership Training (ALT) Course Certification (within 6 months of hire/offered by FCPA).
  • One year experience operating pool mechanical systems and equipment preferably in the FCPA system.
  • One year experience in pool operation and staff supervision preferably in the FCPA system.
  • Lifeguard course prerequisites include:
  • Swim 100 yards continuously using a front crawl or breaststroke.
  • Retrieve a 10-pound dive brick from the deepest part of the facility’s pool.
  • Tread water without hands for one minute.
  • Have 20/25 or 20/25 corrected vision.

To Apply: Send resume to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements:

  • The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

Note: Part-time benefits eligible positionsare scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year. This position is eligible to receive limited benefits, including Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Program, and Deferred Compensation.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Fairfax County Park Authority prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $17.44 - $19.20 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19

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