Beach Lifeguard - Part time

Beach Lifeguard - Part time Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4402391) Apply  Beach Lifeguard - Part time Salary $1,760.00 BiweeklyLocation Norfolk, VAJob TypeIntermittent TemporaryJob Number11902DepartmentParks & RecreationDivisionAcquaticsOpening Date02/22/2024Closing Date3/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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DescriptionThe City of Norfolk's Department of Recreation is seeking experienced Beach Lifeguards to ensure a safe swimming environment for city beach patrons at assigned locations. Other duties include emergency response including administering first aid, CPR, defibrillation, oxygen and appropriate patient care. Beach Lifeguards are also responsible to stay current with mandatory trainings and promote water safety by enforcing beach safety rules to ensure safe use of the City of Norfolk beaches. Norfolk's Department of Recreation, Parks and Open Space is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents. Department Hiring Rate: $22.00/hour Essential FunctionsEssential functions include but are not limited to:

Ensures the safety of swimmers and park beach patrons by using American Red Cross Lifeguarding and United States Lifesaving Association standards.

Promotes water safety and enforces beach safety rules to ensure safe use of the City of Norfolk Beaches.

Utilizes preventative lifeguarding skills and performs water rescues according to training standards.

Administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation and oxygen according to division standards of care.

Assists in beach operations, cleaning duties, maintenance, and trash pick up.

Operation and use of beach specific rescue equipment to include; surf rescue boards, elevated lifeguard stands, communication equipment, spinal injury equipment, sit-on kayaks and motorized all terrain vehicles

Education/ExperienceWork requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.No experience required.Additional Information & Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications or equivalent.

Valid driver's license may be required depending upon assignment.

Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

High School Diploma/GED

Some College

Technical/Vocational Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

No education listed

03

Do you possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or YMCA Lifeguard Training Certificate?

Yes

No

04

Do you possess a current CPR Certificate (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer)?

Yes

No

05

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Yes

No

06

This position requires the successful completion of a swimming competencies, visual and hearing competencies, job knowledge examinations, water rescue skills screening and participation in beach lifeguard academy. Are you willing and able to participate in and complete this process?

Yes

No

07

Do you have experience working as a lifeguard in a swimming pool or public beach?

Yes

No

08

How many years of experience do you possess with reference to the previous question?

0-6 months experience

1-2 years experience

More than 2 years experience

09

Are you comfortable swimming in open water and running on a sand beach?

Yes

No

10

Work hours for this position are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., alternate beach/pool locations, weekends, and seasonal holidays. Are you willing and able to meet this scheduling requirements?

Yes

No

11

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

I am not a Veteran

I am a Veteran

I am a Disabled Veteran

12

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

13

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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