Lifeguards-2026

CITY OF STAUNTON

Lifeguards-Seasonal 2026

Staunton Parks & Recreation is accepting applications for summer lifeguards. Must possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certification; YMCA Lifeguard Certification; or ELLIS. If not, must be willing and able to obtain certification.

Are you…

• Passionate about protecting lives?
• Committed to be a role model?
• A team player with the ability to work with a diverse group of children and adults?
• A problem solver and quick on your feet?
• Able to flourish in a fast-paced, high-energy environment?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Your Role:

Lifeguard ($14.29 per hour). Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Individual will provide a safe swimming environment; enforce rules; rescue anyone in danger of drowning; administer first aide, administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or Automated External Defibrillator as needed. Additionally, lifeguards are expected to maintain the cleanliness of the aquatic facility and perform basic landscaping duties.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Pool Staff ($13.61 per hour). Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Working and operating admissions gate to the pool facility. Operate a cash register, handle and log daily revenues. Aid in the cleaning and maintenance of pool facility and grounds. Assist with customer needs and answer questions.

Submission to a background check is required by all candidates. 

Positions are open until filled.  For more information call (540) 332-3945. 

Required training dates for lifeguards:

Red Cross lifeguarding recertification class – Saturday May 16^th

Red Cross lifeguarding class – Sunday May 17^th – Friday May 22^nd

Orientation day – Thursday May 21^st

Start date no later than May 20^th, 2026.

The City of Staunton is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is fully committed to the principles and practices of equal employment.