Lifeguard 1 and 2

Lifeguard Position

Lifeguards are vital first responder roles for the community and the full-time position can be part of a great career with one of the top park and recreation agencies in the U.S.

About the Job:

Lifeguards are crucial to ensuring safety for swim activities at the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center. As part of the professional lifeguard team, lifeguards provide for the safety and enjoyment of BPRD guests by anticipating, recognizing, responding to and managing emergency situations.

The Lifeguard 2 is the journey level in the Lifeguard series. The Lifeguard 2 is distinguished from the Lifeguard 1 by providing leadership, guidance and support to Lifeguard 1 staff on assigned shifts, serving as deck supervisor and assisting the Aquatic Supervisor with onboarding, in-service trainings, observations, and drills.

A Day in the Life:

• Anticipate and recognize potential emergencies by maintaining the 10/20 Protection Rule (responding to someone in trouble within 10 seconds and reach the person in 20 seconds)
• Manage emergencies according to Star Guard and BPRD protocols.
• Enforce facility and public health rules and regulations.
• Maintain lifeguard certification including attending monthly in-service training.
• Assist with program needs and pool set up.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance and organization tasks. Serves as locker room attendant.
• Communicate with patrons and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in district-wide special events as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Expectations for Lifeguard 2:

• Provides leadership, guidance and support to Lifeguard 1 staff on regularly assigned shifts. May include both in-rotation and deck lead assignments.
• Assists Facility Shift Lead (FSL) in assigning specific shift duties including rotations, zone coverages, pool transitions, cleaning and organizational tasks, facility monitoring duties and breaks.
• Leads and/or assists with lifeguard in-service trainings.
• Conducts lifeguard observations and rescue and recognition drills.
• Educate guests and ensure compliance with pool, facility and public health rules.
• Work regular schedule of assigned shifts totaling at least 20 hours per week.
• Regularly attend in-service training and lead training once per month.
• Demonstrate excellent role modeling in lifeguarding and good decision making.
• Be available within reason to fill in or work other assignments that complement regular schedule.
• Request no more than 4-weeks off per summer / school year subject to supervisor approval.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Need for Success:

LIFEGUARD 1

Strong Knowledge of:

• Basic pool rules and safety

Ability and skill to:

• Complete lifeguard certification and maintain rescue ready competency;
• Follow directions, procedures and protocols;
• Operate as a part of team; effectively communicate with people of all ages and abilities;
• Handle stressful working conditions and emergencies;
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

LIFEGUARD 2

Strong Knowledge of:

• Star Guard lifeguard curriculum and procedures
• Pool safety requirements;
• Rule enforcement and behavior managements;
• And emergency action plans.

Ability and skill to:

• Maintain lifeguard certification and rescue ready competency;
• Follow and implement directions, procedures and protocols;
• Effectively lead and motivate others;
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills;
• Effectively communicate with people of all ages and abilities;
• Handle stressful working conditions and emergencies;
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts.

What We're Looking For:

Experience, Education, and Training:

LIFEGUARD 1 (starting wage $19.02- $21.68)

LIFEGUARD 2 (starting wage $20.57- $23.45)

Certification:

Working Conditions:

Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions (warm and humid indoor conditions to cool outdoor conditions) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. Work schedule is varied requires evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. The flow of work and character of duties involve a high degree of mental and visual attention much or all of the time.

Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending…