HEAD GUARD

Performs the duties of the lifeguard:
Responsible for the safety, supervision, and discipline of all persons using deep or shallow water pool facilities. Works under direct supervision of the Pool Manager. Serves as pool manager in his/her absence, responsible for the safety and supervision of a pool facility, staff, participants, supplies, and equipment. Oversees pool instructional and special event programs, customer service, memberships, and revenue collection.

Supervision of staff and administration of pool operations.

• Employee may be asked to provide assistance and/or accommodations to include participants with disabilities.

• Good Customer Service Principles and techniques of water safety, lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid, and pool maintenance.
• General administrative and management principles and the ability to apply these to daily swimming pool activities.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, supervision, and personnel management.
• Principles of effective scanning and zone coverage.

• Coordinate multiple assignments.
• Organize and prioritize tasks.
• Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of records, actions, and events.
• Speak effectively on the phone and in person.

• Implement any American Red Cross Skill / Rescue to the highest standard.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees, instructors, and the general public.
• Provide assistance and/or accommodations to participants with disabilities.
• Write legibly.
• Use English accurately.
• Complete appropriate paperwork accurately.
• Make sound judgments based on logical analysis and training.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department to which assigned.
• Identify and respond to issues, concerns, and needs.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certifications (unexpired).
• Must successfully pass annual lifeguard water skills review test with a minimum of 80% proficiency.
• Current Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred.
• Current Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must attend Pool Manager/Head Guard training, gate assistant training, preseason training, and on-site pool training.
• Must wear assigned Department of Recreation staff uniforms.
• Unexpired certification must be maintained as part of employment.
• This position may require working a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Must wear assigned Department of Recreation staff uniforms and must attend required training sessions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subjected to outdoor weather conditions with little to no temperature control; is routinely exposed to the sun, may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain. Works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations and substances.

Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for swimming, standing, and walking for prolonged periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and repairing minor fence cuts. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, or sit for long periods and occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Must be able to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

Entry Level

Full-time

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