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Lifeguard With Us
At NVPools, we take pride in hiring the most qualified local lifeguards and pool managers. In addition to a working knowledge of aquatic safety, water chemistry, and general pool operation; we seek lifeguards that show initiative and possess excellent leadership, organization, and public relation skills.
How To Apply For A Lifeguarding Position
If you are 15 or older and looking for a fun and exciting summer job or challenging career, consider a position with NVPools! Spend the summer outside making your community a safer place while developing fundamental professional skills and experience that will be valued by universities and future employers.
Step 1 – Submit your Application
- Fill out an application online
Step 2 – Come to an Interview
- If this is your first time applying with NVPools one of our lifeguard personnel team members will contact you via email to schedule an interview
- If you have worked for NVPools in the past, and are in good standing, keep an eye on your email for your job offer
- Returning employees applying for a higher position may be asked to come in for another interview
Step 3 – Get Certified/Check Your Certs
- First time lifeguards – Please check our Training Calendar for Lifeguard Training Classes
- Existing lifeguards/managers – Double check to make sure you certifications are valid, if you can’t find them or are not sure if they are valid please contact Melissa Holly
Step 4 – Accept your Position
- Please reply via email to your job offer confirming that you accept the position offered
- Once you accept your position an employment packet will be sent to you
- Complete and return all necessary paperwork
Step 5 – Start Working! – Pools are open Memorial Day weekend – Labor day weekend
- Your Pool Manager will be in touch with you to schedule a preseason staff meeting and get you started lifeguarding!
Lifeguard Training
A list of our current training courses can be found below. Please click the register link for the class you would like to attend. Please note: Registration is not complete until payment is received. Online payments are accepted via Paypal. If you do not have a Paypal account you can still pay by credit credit via the Paypal website (Scroll below login window on Paypal site to enter credit card information).
New Lifeguard Training courses are multi-day courses. You must attend all scheduled classes to pass the course. All classes are held at the NVPools Office, or an NVPools managed facility. Click a course link below for the full list of class dates and times/locations.
Training Classes
Class | Venue | Date | Description | |
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NEW Lifeguard Training R.24 - #3 |
| Class Dates: Monday, March 24th 6p.m.-7:30p.m. @ zoom meeting Friday, March 28th 4p.m.-9p.m. @ NVPools Office Saturday, March 29th 8a.m.-4p.m. @ Burke Racquet & Swim Club Sunday, March 30th 11a.m.-6p.m. @ Nations Capital Swim Club Students must attend all classes to earn certifications *Link to Zoom Meeting will be emailed the morning of March 24th* (more…) |
Sold Out | |
NEW Lifeguard Training R.24 - #4 |
| Class Dates: Monday, April 7th 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. @ zoom meeting Saturday, April 12th 8a.m.-6p.m. @ Burke Racquet & Swim Club Sunday, April 13th 8a.m.-6p.m. @ Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Students must attend all classes to earn certifications *Link to Zoom Meeting will be emailed the morning of April 7th* Course Description: Blended Learning (more…) |
Register | |
Lifeguard Pool Operators - April |
| Note: This course is for NVPools Employees only Class Dates: Saturday, April 26th 10a.m.-3p.m. @ NVPools Sunday, April 27th 10a.m.-3p.m. @ NVPools Course Description: Pool Operators Training Course Licensed Pool Operator Certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. Refunds and Cancellations will not be allowed! (more…) |
Register | |
NEW Lifeguard Training R.24 - #5 |
| Class Dates: Saturday, April 26th 2p.m.-4p.m. @ zoom meeting Saturday, May 3rd 8a.m.-6p.m. @ Burke Racquet & Swim Club Sunday, May 4th 8a.m.-6p.m. @ Country Club of Fairfax Students must attend all classes to earn certifications *Link to Zoom Meeting will be emailed the morning of April 26th* Course Description: American Red Cross Blended Learning (more…) |
Register | |
Lifeguard Pool Operators - May |
| Note: This course is for NVPools Employees only Class Dates: Monday, May 19th 11a.m.-4p.m. @ NVPools Tuesday, May 20th 11a.m.-4p.m. @ NVPools Course Description: Pool Operators Training Course Licensed Pool Operator Certification provides individuals with the knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations. Refunds and Cancellations will not be allowed! (more…) |
Register |
The Taylor Marie Behl Memorial Scholarships
Purpose:
The Taylor Marie Behl Memorial Scholarships (TMBMS) are offered in partnership with NVPools for the
purpose of providing educational financial assistance to deserving NVPools employees.
Scholarships:
• One awarded to a High School Senior who will be attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college or
university.
• One awarded to a Manager or Assistant Manager who has at least one full academic year left at
an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university
Awards:
Each scholarship will be for: $1,000.00
Conditions of Eligibility Guidelines:
• Applicant must be a fulltime employee of NVPools and have worked a minimum of 250 hours in
the year applying for scholarship, and the year immediately preceding application.
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
• Applicant must not have previously been awarded any scholarship by NVPools
• Applicant must have been contracted for the position at the beginning of the season, if applying
for the Manager/Asst. Manager award
Download: Application packet
Apply & Join Our Team!
At NVPools, we take pride in hiring the most qualified local lifeguards and managers. In addition to a working knowledge of aquatic safety, water chemistry, and general pool operation; we seek lifeguards that show initiative and possess excellent leadership, organization, and public relation skills.