About this role
Responsibilities
- supervising lifeguards
- developing programs
- testing water
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent and two years of aquatics experience required. Requires driver's license
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Lifeguard training
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CPR/AED
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Emergency response skills, and supervisory experience
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Technical tools mentioned
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AED
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About the Department
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Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.
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This position manages daily aquatic operations by developing and evaluating programs, supervising lifeguard staff, and overseeing budgets, reports, and water chemistry testing. It ensures safety by responding to emergencies, performing first aid and CPR/AED, and maintaining all American Red Cross certifications. The role also coordinates with internal and external partners, handles routine administrative tasks, and exercises sound judgment to keep the aquatic facility running effectively.
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Position Duties
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Reads and prepares written reports, correspondence, memos, technical manuals, periodicals and related information.
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Performs general mathematical calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Performs and records water chemistry tests. Develops implements and evaluates aquatic programs and budgets.
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Completes all required paperwork, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports as well as incident and accident reports.
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Attends all required staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
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Research documents, compiles data for computer entry, and/or enters or oversees data entry and has responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures) for the work unit.
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Supervises and monitors performance of a minimum of 3 full time and 25 part-time lifeguards including input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/effectiveness, and realigning work as needed.
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Performs work which requires considerable initiative and independent analytical and evaluative judgment.
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Required to have contact with others within and outside of the City organization in relation to purchasing, hiring, maintenance concerns and other issues that may arise.
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Recognizes and responds to aquatic facility water and land emergencies including the proper us of emergency equipment such as a rescue tube and CPR mask, AED, eme