Beach Lifeguard Supervisor

Home to more than 456,000 people, Virginia Beach is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the 39th largest city in the United States. A dynamic community strengthened by a diverse mix of industry, attractions and people, Virginia Beach is recognized globally as one of the best places to live, work and do business.

The Beach Lifeguard Supervisor will actively patrol the assigned beach areas and coordinate/oversee a team of lifeguards to ensure ocean and beach safety, high-quality proactive and reactive ocean rescue skills, preventative actions, and customer service functions. In addition to providing experienced ocean and beach surveillance, rescue, and EMS functions, the Beach Lifeguard Supervisor will work with the assigned captain to control resource allocations and coordinate activities in accordance with EMS plans and policy.

The Supervisor will answer citizens’ questions and concerns, provide patient care services according to protocol under general supervision, and competently perform related duties in accordance with United States Lifesaving Service Association’s (USLA) best practices.

• Exercises tact, fitness, and good judgment in performance of duties and has comprehensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and methods of proactive and reactive ocean safety, lifeguarding, EMS, and customer service.
• Monitors weather, surf, and ocean conditions within assigned area and makes adjustments to daily plan accordingly.
• Coordinates the daily activities of and monitors, trains, and mentors a team of lifeguards.
• Safely operates approved beach and ocean EMS vehicles and equipment and ensures their proper working condition.
• Comprehends the City and Department structure and ensures adherence to policies and procedures; demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the City’s beach ordinances, laws and regulations, and communicates the same to lifeguards and the general public.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of and skills in approved water rescue methods, ocean swimming, lifesaving, and EMS care.
• Maintains control and assumes command under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates ability to develop and maintain effective communications and relationships with all departments and agencies involved in the activities of the job.
• Maintains familiarity with the beach area assigned and understanding of the varying level of competency that beach goers have with the ocean waters.
• Performs the duties necessary to promote the safety and welfare of the general public.
• Reacts quickly and calmly in dangerous and emergency situations.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion as necessary in the performance of routine and non- routine activities.
• Accurate in telecommunications and EMS radio equipment operations.