Ready to dive into a rewarding job that makes a real impact in your community? The Fairfax County Park Authority is hiring part-time, year-round lifeguards at all nine FCPA Rec Centers across Fairfax County, and we’re making it easier to apply, interview and get hired.

Join us for an open hire event where you can apply, complete a swim test, interview and if selected as a candidate, register for the next certification class.

Come to Audrey Moore Rec Center, located at 8100 Braddock Road in Annandale, on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

Visit the signup website to register in advance for a swim test and interview; or simply walk in ready to go!

Please make sure to bring appropriate swim attire and a change of clothes.

Swim test includes:

• Swim 100 yards continuously using a front crawl or breaststroke.
• Retrieve a 10-pound dive brick from the deepest part of the facility’s pool (12 to 14 feet deep).
• Tread water without hands for one minute.

Position Details:

• High-demand shift times between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Other availability will be considered based on site need.
• Positions are part-time year-round.
• No experience required – training is provided through FCPA.

Why you’ll love this job:

• Free use of the rec center where you work.
• Advancement opportunities to lifeguard II and head lifeguard.
• Excellent entry-level experience for careers in public safety, the medical field and the military.

Can’t attend the open hire or looking for more information? View the job ad and apply by visiting the Aquatic Certification Programs and Jobs webpage.

Candidates must be at least 15 years old at the start of the course, and employment is contingent upon successful course completion and satisfactory results on a background check.

For more information, please reach out to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

About Fairfax County Park Authority

Fairfax County Park Authority enriches the quality of life for all members of the community through an enduring park system that provides a healthy environment, preserves natural and cultural heritage, offers inspiring recreational experiences and promotes healthy lifestyles. Learn more by visiting the Park Authority website.