Head Lifeguard

Under the direction of the Recreation Services Supervisor, the Head Guard will be responsible for supervising and directing the entire aquatics program and staff at assigned swimming pool and implementing and coordinating all aspects of specific programs, including meeting the program objectives. The Head Guard will maintain an efficient and safe environment for all staff and patrons. This is an intermittent, part-time, hourly wage position.

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

The duties and responsibilities specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Create, plan and coordinate all daily activities and special events of assigned pool.
• Responsible for pool staff assignments and scheduling of staff.
• Responsible for following accepted lifesaving practices and standards.
• Train and oversee all staff and volunteers to ensure that staff carries out assigned duties.
• Responsible for meeting all program goals and objectives as well as collecting and maintaining relevant statistical records and data.
• Ensures all record keeping, reports, testing and all paperwork completed correctly and submitted on time following established guidelines.
• Ensures daily completion of pool opening and closing
• Acts in capacity of pool lifeguard.
• Responsible for maintaining on-site security and safety.
• Responsible for ensuring that all staff and volunteers adhere to all City and Program rules and guidelines and provides necessary discipline and accurate records of all incidents.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean swimming pool environment.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.
• Perform light building and deck maintenance.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

To perform this volunteer position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work any shift including evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Learn City and Service Area Methods, rules, policies, ordinances and requirements.
• Maintain timely and accurate reports.
• Learn the operation of various computer software programs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.
• Think and react clearly, quickly and accurately in emergencies.
• Lift and carry heavy objects: run forward, backward and laterally.
• Observe assigned working hours.

• Practices and techniques to achieve favorable public relations and appearance that projects a positive image.
• First Aid methods and procedures
• Proper pool supervision techniques, lifesaving procedures and practices, light pool maintenance and pool water chemistry.
• Water safety instructions.

• Preferably two years experience as Swim Instructor at a public swimming facility; three years lifeguard experience with one year at an Assistant level preferred.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• American Red Cross Title 22 certificate
• Possession of an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, including Standard First-Aid and CPR for the Professional.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, kneel, stand, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects.

The position requires mobility. Duties require attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmer in distress or in process if unsafe behaviors. The position requires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first-aid techniques. This position requires the ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck. Further. This position will require operating equipment such as a keyboard, cash register, and standard office…