Lifeguard II -Swim Instructor

Overview

This is a Seasonal/Part‑time position anticipated to start May 2026 and to end August 31, 2026.

The role instructs swim lessons, ensures the safety of aquatic facility patrons, enforces facility rules, and promotes water safety. During an emergency, the employee administers first aid, CPR, defibrillation, and appropriate patient care. Other duties include assisting with swimming lessons, planning, implementing, and evaluating aquatic programs, planning daily pool activities, and performing routine administrative tasks to complete required paperwork.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Employees may be required to perform duties not specifically listed in this description but that are reasonably related to the position.

• Observe swimmers to provide a safe swimming environment.
• Maintain communications with supervisors, employees, other departments, vendors, the public, and outside agencies.
• Clean and maintain the facility.
• Enforce pool regulations and safety procedures to protect the life and well‑being of persons using the swimming pool.
• Perform routine administrative tasks: data entry, record keeping, and filing.
• Operate a computer and related equipment for essential functions (word processing, e‑mail, etc.).
• Set up and take down equipment used for open swimming, classes, and events.
• Provide assistance and input regarding programs, participants, and volunteers.
• Administer basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation per established standards.
• Operate rescue equipment as needed.
• Perform rescue techniques as required.
• Attend staff meetings and conduct in‑service training sessions as required.
• Assist with special events at aquatic facilities.
• Complete incident/injury reports as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High‑school diploma or GED.
• Must pass and complete Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, CPR/AED, and First Aid classes prior to first day of employment.

• Safe swim practices.
• Rescue techniques.
• Education may substitute for prior work experience.
• Work experience may substitute for education requirements.

Seasonal employees:
No benefits.

Sick leave: 4 hours per month.

• Retirement (Virginia Retirement System – Hybrid Members).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 120–192 hours annually based on tenure.
• Personal Leave – 24 hours per calendar year.
• Health Insurance – coverage for employee and dependents via pre‑tax payroll deduction.
• Supplemental Insurances – short‑term/long‑term disability, cancer, accident, supplemental hospitalization, group universal life.
• Disability Coverage – work‑related starting day 1; non‑work‑related starting day 8.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health, Dependent Care, Premium Reimbursement.
• Life Insurance – city‑paid premium for× annual salary (natural death) and 4× (accidental death).
• Optional Life Insurance – additional coverage up to 4× annual salary.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – 12 weeks protected leave.
• Funeral Leave – 24 hours paid.
• Holidays – Virginia State holiday calendar.
• Jury Duty – paid time off with difference or using leave.
• 457 Deferred Compensation, ROTH IRA, Traditional IRA – offered via ICMA Retirement Corporation.
• Employee Assistance Program – free confidential counseling.
• Work‑er's Compensation – applicable for on‑the‑job injuries.
• Pay Days – 15th and last working day of each month.
• Credit Union – Suffolk Credit Union available.
• Legal Services – access to paid legal assistance.
• Notary Public Services – available in HR Department.
• Alternative Work Schedule – up to four options for greater flexibility.