Lifeguard / EMT-B (Seasonal, Fall 2025/2026)

7 days ago

Springfield, Virginia, United States The St. James Full time $17,500 per year

Fall 2025 Lifeguard / EMT-B – Department of Safety & Rescue

Season: September 2, 2025 – January 14, 2026

Hiring: 5–8 Lifeguards / EMTs

Pay: Starting at $17.50/hour (DOE & certifications) + potential bonuses

Why Join Us

Join The St. James Department of Safety & Rescue (DSR) as a dual-role Lifeguard / EMT, where your expertise in both aquatic safety and emergency medical care comes together to support one of the most dynamic environments in the region. You'll serve across our 450,000 sq. ft. flagship complex in Springfield, VA—featuring a high-traffic aquatics center, active entertainment spaces, and professional sports venues, all under one roof.

Whether you're on deck rotating through a surveillance assignment or leading the team response to a medical emergency with professionalism and precision, your work will be impactful, respected, and essential to the guest experience. We offer paid training, certification opportunities, leadership development, and a tight-knit, mission-driven team committed to excellence.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Dual Responsibility: Combine aquatic surveillance with hands-on medical response
  • High-Profile Assignments: Cover events, tournaments, and contracted sites
  • Professional Development: Lifeguard Academy, EMT mentorship, leadership tracks
  • Team Culture: Structured, supportive, and recognized for operational excellence

What You'll Do

  • Monitor aquatic environments and enforce safety protocols
  • Respond to aquatic and facility emergencies; administer emergency medical care (BLS, trauma response, patient assessments) until EMS arrives
  • Perform lifeguard and EMT duties per Department protocols
  • Conduct safety checks, complete incident and patient care reports
  • Participate in drills, ongoing skills training, and performance assessments
  • Uphold DSR values: Rescue Readiness, Ownership, Integrity

Qualifications

  • 18+ years old by start date
  • Strong swimmer with calm, confident presence under pressure
  • Current (or in-progress) EMT-B, NREMT, or EMR certification preferred
  • Current Lifeguard/CPR/AED certification preferred (we provide training if not certified)
  • Customer service, public safety, or team sports experience a plus
  • Must pass physical and skills-based tryout (see below)

Lifeguard Tryout Requirements

  • 200-yard medley swim: 75 breaststroke, 50 sidestroke, 75 freestyle (under 3:50)
  • 25-yard head-up sprint: under :20
  • 25-yard dummy tow: under :50
  • 2-minute hands-only CPR: with consistent quality
  • Additional medical skill evaluations will be required for EMT candidates

Selection Process

  • Application/Resume Submission

  • Tryout & Fitness Assessment

  • Panel Interview

  • Certification Verification & Packet Review

  • Paid Lifeguard Academy & Orientation

Apply now at or email to reserve your tryout slot. Positions fill quickly

Equal Opportunity Employer | Committed to Diversity & Inclusion

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No unsolicited agency referrals, please.

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