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The City of Roanoke is Pool Lifeguards to perform responsible, professional, specialized work as it pertains to public safety and recreational work in enforcing rules, regulations, and preventing injuries at aquatic fitness facilities. Performs necessary maintenance tasks in order to continually maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere. Minimum valid certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or equivalent. Minimum valid certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer or equivalent required. Flexible schedule with approximately 40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks from late May through August (daytime, some evenings and weekends). The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This position's exemption status varies.Performs responsible, professional, specialized work as it pertains to public safety and recreational work in enforcing rules, regulations, and preventing injuries at aquatic fitness facilities. Minimum valid certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or equivalent. Minimum valid certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR for Professional Rescuer or equivalent required.
Salary estimate
$45 – $73/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Communication
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Lead with measurable achievements relevant to Lifeguard (numbers, scope, impact).
Mirror the exact keywords from the Lifeguard posting so applicant tracking systems rank you higher.
List the specific tools and skills the role names.
Keep it to one page for early-career, two pages for senior Lifeguard candidates.
Interview preparation
Prepare concrete STAR-format stories that show Lifeguard outcomes you drove.
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Be ready to explain how you'd approach a typical Lifeguard problem end to end.
Have thoughtful questions ready about the team, tools and success metrics.
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