Applications are now live for the 2026 season! Please note the deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.
The Overlee Community Association will begin the hiring process on January 1st, 2026 for a variety of jobs to manage our facilities, provide for the safe enjoyment of our pools, and assist members and guests.
Although there are deadlines listed for applications, we accept applications continuously throughout the year. Your application will be retained, and we will contact as the need arises. If you do not apply by the deadline, your preferred position may not be available.
Hiring Process
Process for hiring our Summer Operations Staff is described below (Assistant Managers, Manager Trainees, Lifeguards, Lesson Instructors, & Attendants*). Please note there are two postings – one for Lifeguards (including Assistant Managers, Manager Trainees and Swim Lesson Instructors) and a separate posting for Attendants.
We do not accept applications for coaching positions. Please see the team pages.
*Overlee requires many more lifeguards than attendants each season.
Application Paperwork Steps
If you have any questions please email [email protected]. Thank you.
- Application: Anyone wishing to work at Overlee must fill out an application using the link below.
- Lifeguard application: Lifeguard 2026 Application
- Attendant application: Attendant 2026 Application
- Confirmation Response: A response is seen when you submit your application. This is NOT a notice of acceptance! If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Carbonara at [email protected].
- Offer Emails: An email containing an offer for employment will be sent to all staff hired. Applicants must respond accepting the position by the date stated in the offer letter. All offers of employment are contingent on turning in all required paperwork and attending a mandatory meeting in May.
- Letter of Application Retention Emails: An email is sent to applicants who are not hired during the initial hiring process, or do not make the deadline for application. Overlee will keep information on file for one year. When we are in need of more employees during the season, we will contact the applicants with an offer letter.
If you submit an application but did not receive a hiring decision by dates below, please contact Melissa Carbonara at [email protected].
2026 Hiring Schedule
Note: If you worked for Overlee last year, but did not meet hourly requirements, you may not be rehired without completing a meeting with Greg York and another manager.
Important Dates:
- January 1st: Application made public
- January 31st: Application Deadline for 2026 season
- March 8th: Hiring decisions received by email
- March 22nd: All employee paperwork due
March 22nd: Paperwork deadline (See Forms for more information)
Onboarding paperwork is processed through HomeBase. All employees will receive an Employee Packet through the HomeBase system to complete online. Employees will also receive an email from [email protected] with detailed instructions once the paperwork is available in HomeBase.
Employees who submitted applications after the January 31st deadline:
- Applications will be considered AFTER applicants who submitted an application on time
Required Certifications/Training for Lifeguards
Lifeguards are required to complete an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course and be CPR certified. Employees will need to upload a copy of their lifeguard certificate to HomeBase in the Certifications section of their profile prior to employment. Please note that Lifeguard Certification verification is a part of the work permit process for lifeguards who are 15 years old that must be completed before employment.
Mandatory Employee Meeting – May 17, time TBD
Send questions to Melissa Carbonara, Assistant Manager for hiring, at [email protected].
Training and Forms
Employees are responsible for completing required training and employment forms prior to employment. See Training for requirements and upcoming schedule, and Forms for a list of required paperwork.
Lessons Instructors
Group Lesson instructors are hired utilizing the process described above and will receive additional information about the program during the May Employee meeting. There is additional training for group lesson instructors in early June.
Private Instructors are independent contractors, not hired employees, see Private Instructor section for requirements to teach.
Coach Hiring
Coaches for Swim, Dive or Synchro teams follow processes and schedules defined by each team, check out team pages for more info:
Swim Team, Dive Team, Synchro Team
All coaches are Overlee Employees and must complete the same Forms and abide by policies in the Employee Manual. Per Virginia Law, all coaches must be:
- 15 years of age or older.
- Certified as a Lifeguard.
