Alert:
Water Mine Family Swimmin' Hole Employment Opportunities
Positions FILLED for Summer 2026!
Salary: $16.87 to $18.37 per hour, depending on certifications, education, and experience.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED! You do not need to obtain a lifeguard certification before applying. Our lifeguards are licensed through the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program and trained in-house. Training dates will be made available to applicants at the time of their interview. Training is provided for free. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age at the end of the course. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the Ellis & Associates International Lifeguard Training Program. It is also possible to use your lifeguard license to transfer to an FCPA RECenter when the summer season is over.
Duties include:
Prerequisites for the lifeguard course:
Additional prerequisite requirements may be recommended or required.
Lifeguard Scheduling:
Each applicant will be required to bring their summer availability to an interview to include: Hours/Days you wish to work and any known vacations. Scheduling is done in two week increments and available online and real time through an online scheduling application. Click here to download our availability form. Our lifeguards may work varying hours between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH YOU IF YOU ARE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Positions FILLED for Summer 2026!
Under the supervision of the Admissions Manager and the Assistant Admissions Manager, Admissions Supervisors are responsible for overseeing all daily operations of admission including assistant admissions supervisors, cashiers, park attendants, and other areas as required, during their scheduled shift to provide excellent customer service. They may also be assigned to assist with the daily reservations scheduled during their shift. Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) operational seasons of guest relations/customer service experience or equivalent experience; and one (1) operational season of supervisory experience. These positions require a flexible availability which may include a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.
Duties Include:
TO APPLY: Send your resume to the Water Mine Hiring Team at FCPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov
Positions FILLED for Summer 2026!
Under the direction and supervision of the Duty Manager, the Pool Supervisor is responsible for assisting with managing the daily aquatic operations of The Water Mine. Applicants must hold a current Ellis & Associate ILTP Lifeguard License and have a minimum of: two (Supervisor) or one (Asst. Sup.) operational season(s) in aquatics with progressive roles and/or leadership roles. These positions require a flexible availability which may include a rotating schedule of weekdays, weekends, early morning, and late evening hours.
Duties Include:
TO APPLY: Send your resume to the Water Mine Hiring Team at FCPAWaterMine@Fairfaxcounty.gov
The Water Mine is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, call 703-246-5933.