Lifeguard (Hourly/Wage)

Working Title Lifeguard (Hourly/Wage) Role Title Direct Service Associate III - 49053 Location Chesterfield - 041 Job Description *Safety, Purpose, Connection, Fairness*

The Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center is actively recruiting for a trained and certified Lifeguard. The selected individual will maintain local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines through constant surveillance of youth in direct care during recreation and leisure activities and maintain the aquatic facility along with serving as the Lifeguard. The incumbent will assist with the planning and development of on-campus activities for residents and assist with implementing a variety of physical, therapeutic, and leisure activities.

This is an hourly/wage position not to exceed 29 hours a week, must be available to work weekends. State benefits such as health insurance, retirement, and leave are not included in hourly employment.

Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of recreation and leisure planning activities with adolescents; experience supervising the daily activities in a recreational environment. The selected candidate must be a certified lifeguard and must have a valid drivers license by the time of employment.

Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements **Electronic Application Only**: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. **Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted**

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.

**Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position**

**Background Investigations**: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI ); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority. Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.

A valid drivers license is required by the date of employment.

**Lay off Policy 1.3:** If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

**DJJ Welcomes Veterans:** DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

**Supplemental Questions:** You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

**Status Updates/Confirmation:** Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

**Reasonable accommodations** are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

**Equal Opportunity Employer:** The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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