The Fairfax County Park Authority is actively recruiting lifeguards to cover opening and midday shifts at recreation centers across Fairfax County. With starting pay at $15 per hour for these shifts, the roles are perfect for retirees, active adults, college students with morning availability, and anyone interested in earning extra income, while staying active and supporting their community. FCPA has an immediate need for additional daytime lifeguard coverage at the Oakmont and Mount Vernon rec centers.
Opening and Mid-Day Lifeguard Shifts Include:
- 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 8:50 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 10:50 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shift availability varies by location and staffing needs.
Lifeguards help maintain a safe swimming environment, respond to emergencies, enforce pool rules and provide excellent customer service. No prior lifeguard certification is required to apply. The FCPA provides lifeguard training and certification, including CPR and first aid, at no cost to successful candidates who meet the course prerequisites.
Additional benefits include:
- Competitive pay: Starting at $15 per hour for opening and midday shifts
- Free training: Lifeguard certification, CPR and first aid
- Free recreation access: Unlimited use of the recreation center where you work
- Career advancement: Opportunities to advance to Lifeguard II and Head Lifeguard
Lifeguard opportunities are available at nine FCPA rec centers throughout Fairfax County:
- Audrey Moore Recreation Center, Annandale
- Cub Run Recreation Center, Chantilly
- Franconia Recreation Center, Alexandria
- George Washington Recreation Center, Alexandria
- Mount Vernon Recreation Center, Alexandria
- Oakmont Recreation Center, Oakton
- Providence Recreation Center, Falls Church
- South Run Recreation Center, Springfield
- Spring Hill Recreation Center, McLean
Applicants must be at least 15 years old and meet the swimming prerequisites for the certification course. These include swimming 100 yards continuously using the front crawl or breaststroke, retrieving a 10-pound dive brick from the deepest part of the pool and treading water without using their hands for one minute.
Interested individuals can complete an application by visiting the Non-Merit Job Opportunities website.
All part-time job opportunities can be found by visiting the Non-Merit Job Opportunities website.
For more information about employment opportunities with the Fairfax County Park Authority, visit FCPA’s Jobs website.
If you have any questions, please reach out to FCPAJOBS@fairfaxcounty.gov.