Head Lifeguard

Overview

Under the direction of the Pool Manager and/or Assistant Pool Manager, the Head Lifeguard in the Parks and Recreation Department provides supervision for Lifeguards, monitors activities at the pool, and functions as a Lifeguard as needed. The Head Lifeguard may participate in scheduling and assigning Lifeguard duties. While on duty, gives instructions in pool operating procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters.

• Closely monitors activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift.
• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Ensures strict adherence to pool rules and water safety guidelines.
• Responds to emergencies and rescues swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
• Assists Certified Pool Operator in testing pool chemicals to assist in maintaining water chemistry.
• Oversees Lifeguard staff and creates daily Lifeguard rotation schedules.
• Under the direction of the Pool Manager/Assistant Pool Manager conducts swimming lessons, as needed.
• Document all accidents/incidents in proper form and report to the Pool Manager and/or Assistant Pool Manager immediately.
• Other related duties as assigned.

1-3 years of experience as a Lifeguard and interacting with people of various ages with diverse backgrounds; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Certifications: First Aid/AED.

Required:

American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard certification (or similar).

Knowledge: Knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules. Knowledge of CPR and water rescue methods and techniques.

Ability: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to provide lifesaving rescue. Ability to work professionally with public members, volunteers and staff. Ability to oversee Lifeguard staff during shift and provide guidance. Ability to answer any enquiries from public.

Skill: Highly skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques. Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills. Multilingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin, and/or Nepali is preferred but not required.

The role requires agility and physical strength; activities may involve movement around construction sites or rough terrain, standing or walking for extended periods, and occasional lifting of heavy objects. May require stretching and reaching to retrieve materials and typically involves substantial physical effort throughout the workday.

Physical Skills: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. multiple times per shift, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Motor Skills: Duties are both mental and physical; the employee frequently uses hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; may climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Visual Skills: Visual demands include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Hours: Part-Time/Seasonal

Salary: $22.00 - $32.00 hourly based on experience; no benefits

Union: Non-Union

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Date Posted: March 13, 2024

The City of Somerville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication should contact Adrienne Pomeroy at  x 2059 or apomeroy.

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage through Cigna
• Vision care through Vision…