Regular Head Lifeguard

Protects the safety and well-being of patrons utilizing the aquatics facility. Enforces facility rules and regulations. Assists in supervising, hiring, training, and scheduling part-time/seasonal Lifeguard staff. May require working various hours, including evenings and weekends.
Examples of Duties

• Performs all Lifeguard duties, ensuring swimmers are supervised in the pool and deck areas; monitors activities; prevents accidents; and minimizes or eliminates hazards.

• Provides emergency care and treatment until emergency medical services arrive; applies first aid and performs water rescues as necessary.

• Assists in supervising, hiring, training, developing, and evaluating part-time/seasonal Lifeguard staff.

• Assists in planning, implementing, and enforcing lifeguard staff rotations and schedules to ensure adequate coverage during operating hours and facility rentals.

• Recommends and enforces all safety rules and regulations for the aquatics facility.

• Performs administrative tasks necessary for successful aquatics program operations.

• Assists with pool operation and maintenance; maintains safety and sanitation standards in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; conducts water tests and adds pool chemicals as directed.

• Assists with the distribution, control, and requisition of aquatics equipment and supplies; recommends purchases as needed.

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

• Prepares and submits reports, including rescues, assists, accidents, and first aid incidents, to the Supervisor.

• Attends mandatory training and in-service meetings.

• Informs Supervisor of all work-related activities.

• Adheres to personnel, safety, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Assists other coworkers as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Current CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certifications required

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preferred

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

• Additional certifications in aquatics instruction, water safety, or pool operations.

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in an aquatic environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written).

• Ability to maintain effective and courteous working relationships with the public, coworkers, and volunteers.

• Ability to work various hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

Physical Abilities
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

• Ability to talk, see, hear, and read.

• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions.

• Ability to perform strenuous physical activities including running, kneeling, bending, twisting, dragging, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of recreational and athletic equipment.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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