Head Lifeguard

• Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, South Riding, VA

• Maintains the operation of pools.
• Manages conditions of pool water.
• Monitors safe use of pools by patrols.
• Schedules aquatics programs and activities.
• Sets up the pool for varied programs and use.
• Assists individuals in distress by employing rescue methods and equipment; communicates with emergency medical services in the event of severe injuries; administers emergency care and treatment as necessary.
• May carry out additional critical job responsibilities that are specific to the role and departmental assignment.
  
  *Work hours vary: Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m.–9:45 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.*

This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus in accordance with the County’s Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

• Understanding of lifeguarding monitoring and rescue methods.
• Understanding fundamental first aid techniques is essential for addressing injuries that may arise in a pool setting.
• Skill in swimming and applying lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Ability to physically make rescues as required.
•  Familiarity with swimming pool tools and the correct chemical composition for pools.

• Undergo background checks, including criminal, credit, and DMV, and reference checks. 
• Hold Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, First Aid Certification, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification within the required timeframes. 
• Hold a Loudoun County-approved Pool Operator's License.