Lifeguard - Seasonal, Montclair, VA

The St. James - Part Time

Springfield · VA

Nurse/Medical Staff/First Aid · Event Guest Relations · Event Operations/Management

month ago

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Lifeguard

Montclair, VA

Seasonal

About us:

The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high-performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.

Our People & Culture:

At The St. James, we are in the business of human development. Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiences—experiences that engage, inspire, and delight—depends on our ability to recruit, retain, and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence, who are proactive and action-oriented, and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

Interact as a member of a high-performing rescue department
Exercise tact, fitness and good judgement in daily responsibilities
Uphold core values of rescue readiness, ownership and integrity
Conduct patron education and community safety presentations
Provides surveillance of water based, sports, and entertainment activities
Provides basic emergency medical care to stabilize condition of ill or injured prior to EMS arrival

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated altruism and empathy
Skilled in swimming and water confidence
Demonstrated experience as role model and/or team leader
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
Willingness to learn and develop

Physical Requirements:

Physical activities may include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions.
Employee must have the physical strength, endurance, and ability to swim in deep water, sit for extended periods of time, and ability to drag one-hundred and fifty (150) pounds through open water environments
Employee must have the visual acuity to distinguish people and objects at emergency scenes, both in and out of the water, with eyesight correctable to 20/40.
Employees must have the stamina to work for extended periods of time in emergency situations.

Qualifications:

Minimum age of sixteen (16) years at time of hire
Completion of pre-hire fitness assessment and paid lifeguard academy
Three (3) months customer service experience preferred
Three (3) months of organized team sports preferred
Knowledge of safety training, procedures, and best practices used throughout sports and entertainment industry

Selection Process Prerequisites:

Application and Written Statement Submission
Tryout & Fitness Assessment
Panel Interview
Seasonal Lifeguard Academy
Packet Review

Get to know us better:

www.thestjames.com

https://www.thestjames.com/stj-sports

www.thestjames.com/careers

Instagram:

@thestjames

@thestj_sports

@thestjamesperfomanceclub

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.

The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

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