Head Life Guard

SUMMARY: Assure the safety of  pool users by preventing and responding to emergencies and by on-site supervision of lifeguards and other on-duty staff. The Head Lifeguard shall also be responsible for maintaining a high standard of facility cleanliness and maintenance through completion of duties as assigned by the pool Manager/ Aquatics Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following but no limited to:

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Complete all necessary records and reports.
• Act as liaison between Recreation Coordinator and the Lifeguard staff.
• Ensure that all staff members perform required duties, adhere to facility rules and standards, and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Assist with training staff for all aspects of job responsibilities, review and evaluate staff performance, document concerns and submit documentation to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Demonstrate effective public relation skills. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and desirable working relationships with other personnel and the general public. 
• Open and close facility, including all pre-opening safety checks, proper care of register monies, back-up of patron tracking system, securing facility at closing.
• Make daily safety/cleanliness inspection of pool facility. Analyze and correct hazards as applicable, report hazards and corrective steps taken to management.
• Monitor all chemical readings and mechanical problems immediately. Clear pool and close facility if situation is uncorrectable and presents a safety hazard to patrons.
• Assist with planning and implementation of Activities
• Participate and assist with regular in-service training sessions.
• Complete all additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Head Lifeguard supervises Lifeguards and participants/customers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job 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.

• EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school education; or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Previous lifeguard experience with thorough knowledge and skills of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions and memos. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to children, parents and community members and other employees of the organization.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Fingerprint and TB clearance are a condition of employment and must be obtained prior to start date American Red        Cross Lifeguard Training / First Aid / CPR-PR (May be obtained upon hire), Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training Instructor preferred, and Mandated          Trainings required, but may be obtained within 15 days of hire date.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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 job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; swim; run; squat; lift; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands over head and use arms; talk and hear.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.

• Endurance for frequent walking, standing, kneeling and swimming.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Facilities may be noisy with very dynamic movement.
• Individual is exposed to natural weather conditions that may vary from extreme sun to cold, wet rainy and windy conditions.

 GENERAL INFORMATION: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of this position.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek assistance as required.  Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization’s services (may include visitors, employees and other community members).