Head Lifeguard

Description

Protects the safety and well-being of each patron utilizing the aquatics facilities of the Town. Enforces aquatic facilities' rules and regulations. Assists in supervising, hiring, training, and scheduling part-time regular and seasonal aquatic staff.

Examples of Duties

• Performs all Lifeguard job duties and responsibilities ensuring that facility users are well supervised in the pool and on the deck areas; monitors pool activities; prevents accidents; and minimizes or eliminates hazardous situations.

• Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary until the arrival of emergency medical services.Applies first aid and performs water rescues as necessary.

• Assists in supervising and hiring part-time regular and seasonal aquatic staff.

• Assists in training, development, and evaluating part-time regular and seasonal aquatic staff.

• Assists in planning, implementing, and enforcing Lifeguard staff rotation and schedules. Assists with scheduling of aquatics staff to assure adequate coverage during hours of operation and facility rentals.

• Recommends and enforces all safety rules and regulations of the aquatic facilities to patrons.

• Performs miscellaneous administrative tasks necessary for successful aquatics program operations.

• Assists with managing the operation and maintenance of Town aquatic facilities. Maintains standards of safety and sanitation in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and guidelines for the operation of a public swimming pool. Conducts water tests and add pool chemicals as directed.

• Assists with the distribution, control, and requisitioning of aquatics equipment and supplies. Recommends the purchase of chemicals, first aid supplies, pool supplies, and equipment as necessary.

• Supports other areas within the Community Activity Center by assisting with special events, recreational programs, facility rentals, and facility coverage issues in the absence of staff.

• Prepares and submits reports to include rescues, assists, accidents, and first aid to Supervisor.

• Attends mandatory training and in-service meetings.

• Informs Supervisor of all work-related activities.

• Adheres to the personnel, safety, and divisional policies and procedures of the Town.

• Assists co-workers and other divisions as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferred.

• One (1) year of experience as a Lifeguard is required.

• Must have a valid driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

EDUCATION:

• Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, first aid, and water park skills certifications are required within 30 days of hire date

• Lifeguarding Instructor certification is required within 30 days of hire date

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license is preferred

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Must have excellent leadership, organizational, and communicative skills, both oral and written.

• Must maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with citizens, the general public, employees, and volunteers.

• Must be able to work various hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to talk, see, hear, read, and work in adverse environmental conditions.

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include running, kneeling, bending, twisting, dragging, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of various recreational and athletic equipment.