Head Lifeguard (Seasonal)

The City of Cedar Park

The Position

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Lifeguard. Under direction of the Aquatics Manager and related management team, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for the supervision of staff and operations of assigned City aquatics facilities as designated by the Aquatics Manager or Aquatics Specialist. In the absence of a Pool Manager, this position will ensure the daily safety, comfort, and satisfaction of all customers using the city's aquatic facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures safety of all patrons and staff throughout the facility by visually scanning all areas. Determines whether participants are in distress, implements Emergency Action Plan, performs in water rescues or assists, and provides first aid and/or CPR when necessary;

• Supervises and assigns work to aquatic employees, ensuring proper policies are followed, work and safety standards are maintained, and that work schedules are met;

• Supervises assigned aquatic facilities (Milburn Pool in the offseason or programming shifts or Buttercup Pool year-round) or assist the Pool Manager in these duties;

• Maintains records as required by the Parks and Recreation Department, City of Cedar Park, County and State;

• Assists or leads staff training sessions;

• Maintains correct water chemistry in the pools and insures health standards where they apply;

• Establishes and maintains positive public relations;

• Receives admission fees and accounts for all money received;

• Enforces facility rules and regulations;

• Makes decisions concerning park closing during adverse conditions in absence of Pool Manager, Aquatics Specialist, or Aquatics Manager; and fills in if necessary in other positions.

Other Important Duties

• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

At least one (1) season of lifeguarding experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions; to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: lifeguarding skills; aquatic risk management; accounting and record keeping.

Skill/Ability to: Supervise and motivate employees, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Department staff, community organizations and groups, and the general public; tolerate outside working conditions; and work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Certifications and Licenses

Current certification in Ellis & Associates National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training or ability to obtain.

Work Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear;

• Work in outside weather conditions;

• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic pool chemicals

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Supplemental Information

Key Highlights about the City of Cedar Park!

The City of Cedar Park is a vibrant community of 82,220 consistently ranked by the U.S. Census Bureau as one of the fastest growing communities in the Austin metro. Named for a popular park and rail stop in the late 1800s, Cedar Park is now home to two professional sports teams, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team and the Austin Spurs NBA G-league basketball team, as well a growing number of high tech and major manufacturing employers. Cedar Park has several rankings by a variety of sources as one of the Best Cities for Families and one of the Safest Cities in Texas.

Discover Cedar Park: https://cedarparktexasedc.com

Our 2023 Resident Survey: https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/190/2023-

Tourism site for Cedar Park: https://visitcedarparktexas.com/

Join our team of dynamic, talented, and dedicated professionals. We work together, we enjoy serving the community, and we have fun at what we do. Join us today!

The City is an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to each employee and applicant for employment. The City affirms its commitment that there shall be no discrimination against applicants or employees because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other protected status.