Seasonal Head Lifeguard

Responsible for assisting the Aquatics Management Team with the operations and maintenance of the aquatic facilities, as well as the programs and special events held at those facilities. Specifically, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the activities that occur on the decks, in the pools and in the surrounding areas inside the facility’s fence.

• Regular attendance is required to perform the duties of this position.
• Recognize and respond effectively to all emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Participate and help coordinate in-service training.
• Assist pool management in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly facility.
• Test program participants for swimming skill levels; pass participants for participation in more advanced classes.
• Monitor the use of the aquatic facilities.
• Assist management in verifying the assigned tasks are completed.
• Evaluate the aquatics staff’s alertness, professionalism and compliance with all Aquatics Division rules and regulations.
• Assist management in maintaining related records for various aquatic programs, including daily record forms, incident reports and time reporting.
• Daily communication with management regarding activities at the facility. Maintain order, anticipate problems and take necessary steps to prevent or defuse problems I the aquatic facility.
• Run job specific errands as needed
• Monitor pool chemistry through testing of water samples.
• Respond to public inquiries about aquatic programs made in person and by telephone.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Follow and comply with all instructions given by supervisory staff and chain of command.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and display appropriate conduct.
• Create positive relationships with the public, co-workers and supervisors and treat all persons with appropriate respect.
• Comply with work schedule and fulfill job responsibility commitments.
• Complete job assignments in a conscientious and thorough manner.
• Adhere to Laws, Department and Division policies and procedures and support organization objectives.
• Listen with comprehension and communicate accurately, clearly, and concisely to facilitate an efficient operation.
• Comply with safety rules and appropriately maintain and use equipment and material.
• Maintain confidentiality of matters relating to the City at all times.
• Demonstrate self-initiative in performing routine tasks as in accordance with standard operating procedures and standard operating guidelines.

Must be at least 16 years of age by start date.

Two (2) months experience as a lifeguardrequired.

• Skill in operation of listed equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to give and understand oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively teach swimming lessons; ability to effectively enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program.

Phone, cash register, various hand tools used for pool operation and maintenance and pool testing equipment.

• Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR; WSI is desired, but not required.
• Valid State issued Driver’s License
• Phone or reliable phone contact.

Work under the close supervision of the Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator

Exercise supervision over lifeguards and slide attendants.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, run, swim, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to…