Head Lifeguard

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Head Lifeguard position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.

We are currently seeking a Head Lifeguard to perform a wide variety of lifeguarding and pool maintenance duties for the City’s Aquatic Facilities. Ensure the safety and enjoyment of all guests in the aquatics area by maintaining a safe and clean facility. Provides rescue assistance and administers First Aide/CPR/AED as necessary. May be assigned to work at either the Golden Community Center or the Splash Aquatic Park.

Ensure appropriate guard/staff ratio. Follow and enforce all pool and safety regulations.

Work hours may vary and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Responsible for the health and safety of guests in the aquatic area.
• Responsible for staffing the aquatic area with the appropriate number of lifeguards and overall supervision of the aquatics area. Assign lifeguards as conditions warrant.
• Performs duties of lifeguards/swim lesson instructor.
• Responsible for the lifeguard staff and pool operations during supervisor’s absence.
• Responsible for monitoring staffing needs in relation to the number of guests at each pool, the weather conditions, and for pool closures.
• Oversee and implement facility procedures during emergencies. Duties to include rescue, first aid/CPR, communicating with guests, completing all necessary documentation, and reporting all incidents to Aquatics Supervisor.
• Keep pools in safe condition by checking safety equipment and proper chemical balance.
• Assign and perform opening, closing, and cleaning duties. Complete shift reports.
• Keep supervisor informed of any staff, guest, facility, or chemical issues.
• Cautions, educates and advises swimmers regarding unsafe areas and hazards. Rescue guests in distress and administer first aid.
• Educate guests about pool rules, policies and regulations.
• Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness. Perform daily cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Establish and maintain a good public relations image for all aquatic programs and activities.
• Perform and record pool water chemistry testing. Proficiently use chemical testing reagents and accurately record readings and make adjustments as necessary.
• Keep all required certifications current. Update to new material as necessary.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.
• Responsible for finding a qualified substitute when it is necessary to miss a scheduled shift.
• May be required to teach in the Learn to Swim program at the Golden Community Center or Splash Aquatic Park.

• Directly supervises lifeguards on duty during assigned shift.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum 17 years of age with one year related experience or training. Previous lead/supervisory experience preferred. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide and maintain a leadership role for lifeguarding staff.

• Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification
• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for The Professional Rescuer Certification
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification
• Current Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred

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