Beach Lifeguard- Senior - City of Hampton, VA : Job Details

Salary: $19.40 HourlyLocation : & Leisure Services Hampton, VAJob Type: WAE - Hourly SeasonalJob Number: 08449Department: RECREATIONOpening Date: 12/26/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFunctionJoin Our Team for the 2025 Summer Season!The City of Hampton is hiring Senior Beach Lifeguards for a rewarding and action-packed summer. Make a difference while enjoying the sun, surf, and a supportive team environment!Come join our dynamic Hampton Beach Patrol Team and help us protect our community as they enjoy our beaches this summer! This position plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of the beach lifeguards and performs beach lifeguard duties to ensure public safety at City beaches. May supervise others.Please note: There are multiple vacancies for this seasonal position. This job posting will remain open until filled.The purpose of the class is to plan, coordinate, and supervise the activities of the beach lifeguards and perform beach lifeguard duties to ensure public safety at City beaches. The class works according to set procedures. May supervise others.Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a lifeguard at a public beach or in a public pool facility to include some experience supervising the work of others.
• Must possess a Current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization, i.e. American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, YMCA of USA, or equivalent.
• Must successfully complete Preventing Disease Transmission and Oxygen Administration training within 30 days of employment.
• Must successfully pass testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
• Must successfully complete physical testing to include a demonstration of skills and abilities.
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification is preferred.
• 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.
• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week.
• 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.

for a complete job description.This is a non-exempt position, seasonal position.

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Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

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

• Yes
• No

02 Which option below best describes your work experience as a lifeguard at a public beach or in a pool facility?

• No previous experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03 Which option below best describes your work experience as a lifeguard supervising the work of others?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

04 This position requires a current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization, i.e. American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, YMCA of USA, or equivalent.Please include certification number and expiration date 05 I understand I must successfully complete training in Preventing Disease Transmission and Oxygen Administration within 30 days of employment

• 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 occasions, 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 if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete pre-employment testing for controlled substances.

• Yes
• No

11 I understand that if offered employment in this position, I must successfully complete a criminal background check if I am age 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

12 Are you age 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

13 I understand that this position is non-exempt and seasonal.

• Yes
• No

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