Senior Pool Lifeguard

Senior Pool Lifeguard

Salary

$19.10 - $21.01 Hourly

Location

Aquaplex, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09363

Department

Aquaplex

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Function

Are you an experienced and certified lifeguard ready to take the lead? Join the City of Hampton as a Senior Pool Lifeguard and play a key role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of our aquatic facilities. Were looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about public safety, team leadership, and delivering excellent community service.

About the Role:

As a Senior Lifeguard, you will supervise lifeguard staff, enforce safety regulations, and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies. You'll also mentor junior staff, conduct safety checks, and help maintain a welcoming environment for all pool patrons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate lifeguard team activities
• Monitor pool areas and respond to emergencies
• Enforce safety rules and city policies
• Provide mentorship and on-the-job training
• Conduct inspections and maintain safety records

Minimum Requirements

• High school graduation or successful completion of GED.
• Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a lifeguard on 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 physical testing to include a demonstration of skills and abilities.
• Requires successful completion of Preventing Disease Transmission and Oxygen Administration training within 30 days of employment.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion (18 and older).
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification and American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Requires effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Good hearing and eye sight required.
• Requires shift work to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 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.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED ?

• Yes
• No

02

Which option below best describes your work experience as a lifeguard at a public beach or in a public pool facility, include some experience supervising the work of others?

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

03

This position requires a current Lifeguard Certification from a nationally recognized organization, i.e. American Red Cross, Ellis & Associates, YMCA of USA, or equivalent. I understand I must submit copies of both certifications (front and back) to be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

04

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

05

I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the Citys current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

06

I understand that this position may be considered essential/emergency personnel for purposes of emergency/crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and/or other job-related conditions.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr