Head Beach Lifeguard

Description

Patrols public beach area to monitor activities of swimmers and prevent illegal conduct by performing the following duties.

• Observes activities in assigned area on foot, in vehicle, or from tower or headquarters building with binoculars to detect hazardous conditions such as swimmers in distress, disturbances, or safety infractions.
• Cautious people against use of unsafe beach areas or illegal conduct such as drinking or fighting.
• Rescues distressed persons from ocean.
• Examines injured individuals, administers first aid, and monitors vital signs.
• Administers artificial respiration or provides oxygen to revive persons.
• Compiles emergency and medical treatment report forms and maintains daily information on weather and beach conditions.
• Operates switchboard or two-way radio system to maintain contact and coordinate activities between emergency rescue units.
• Inventories/Assess medical equipment daily and orders when necessary.
• Assesses Vehicles conditions daily and submits work orders when necessary.
• Assists with training of practical lifesaving skills in the water.
• Assists with training of Emergency Medical Responder skills in the classroom.
• Other duties may be assigned.

The Senior Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the other Lifeguards and making sure subordinate Lifeguards are performing their job duties competently. Other responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, resolving problems, and bringing disciplinary problems to the Surf Rescue Manager.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies-

• Technical Skills
  - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Oral Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Written Communication
  - Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; accepts feedback from others.
• Quality Management
  - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
• Judgment
  - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;
• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
• Problem Solving – Ability to recognize, resolve and repair abnormal operating conditions promptly.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under…