Recreation Assistant (Lifeguard)
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Lifeguard I & II
Loudoun County
Parks Recreation & Community Services - Temps
Location
Leesburg, Virginia, 20175
Salary
$35,427.06 - $58,454.65
per year
Type
Closes
March 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a lifeguard at public pools in Loudoun County, Virginia, where you'll watch over swimmers, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies to keep everyone safe.
It's a flexible role with summer and year-round shifts that fit around school or other commitments, ideal for responsible young adults who enjoy helping people and working in community settings.
A good fit would be someone with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a passion for safety in aquatic environments.
Key Requirements
- At least 15 years old for Lifeguard I (high school diploma or equivalent required for Lifeguard II)
- Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (must hold at time of hire or obtain within 30 days)
- First Aid Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- Ability to monitor facilities, enforce rules, and provide emergency care
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Pass a criminal background check
Full Job Description
Loudoun County Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) is dedicated to connecting all communities through exceptional people, parks, and programs. Our goal is to make Loudoun the community of choice through outstanding experiences while promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We collaborate to deliver programs and community services that provide social, personal, economic, and environmental benefits to last a lifetime. Come be a part of something that matters!
Requirements
We are actively recruiting certified lifeguards for both summer and year-round opportunities at our indoor and outdoor pools located throughout the county. As a certified lifeguard, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our diverse communities through your expertise. The successful candidate will have a positive outlook, excellent communication skills, and a high level of self-motivation. PRCS serves a broad spectrum of the population, including youth, adults, individuals with disabilities, and seniors.
We are currently hiring at the following location(s):
• Ashburn Recreation & Community Center, Ashburn, VA
• Dulles South Recreation & Community Center, South Riding, VA
• Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center, Sterling, VA
• Round Hill Aquatics Center Indoor Pool, Round Hill, VA
• Franklin Park Outdoor Pool, Purcellville, VA (Summer Only)
• Lovettsville Community Center Outdoor Pool, Lovettsville, VA (Summer Only)
As a certified lifeguard, responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Monitors the use of aquatic facilities and equipment to ensure visitor and participant safety within the facility and compliance with applicable safety policies and practices.
• Rescues distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Contacts emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required.
• Enforces pool rules.
• Provides courteous and timely customer service to County staff, facility visitors and users.
• Refers customers to appropriate staff.
• Other key job duties relevant to the specific role and department may also be performed.
* Flexible work hours are available, including early mornings, daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays – to work around your school, vacations, work,
Qualifications
Lifeguard II (Grade 104): Must have HS Diploma (or equivalent) and hold the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification at time of hire, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
Additional Information
Obtain Lifeguard Certification; First Aid Certification; and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
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