Head Life Guard

Springfield Park District

HEAD LIFEGUARD: AQUATICS

Department: Eisenhower, Nelson Center, Veteran’s Memorial Pools

Position Title: Head Lifeguard

Reporting Authority: Lifeguard Supervisor and Aquatic Director

Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Position Summary:

Responsible for supervising entry-level lifeguards, part-time maintenance, ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies.

Specific Responsibilities:

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  Recognize and respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.
• Enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor.
• Complete records and reports.
• Participate in regular in-service training sessions and assist with instruction.
• Provide supervision of lifeguards and patrons to ensure pool safety.
• Ensure lifeguards are clocking in and out for their assigned shift.
• Maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance).
• Fulfill job duties of the Lifeguard Supervisor if needed.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Lifeguard Supervisor, Aquatic Director and General Manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Current certification in the following
  • Lifeguarding:
    • American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
    • American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Certified Lifeguard.
• Demonstrate Lifeguarding knowledge and skills
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must be a minimum age of 17 years old
• Thorough knowledge and application of Lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures
• Leadership and public relations skills
• Decision-making skills

General Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write and have good command of the English language.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Physical capabilities – lifts 50 pounds, squat, bend and move as necessary for the job.
• Must be able to perform basic mathematics.
• Must have basic proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must possess professional phone skills and work well with the public.
• Must present a neat and professional appearance.
• Responsible to follow policies and procedures outlined in Springfield Park District employee handbook

The Springfield Park District is committed to the provisions of Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action to its applicants regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, age sex, marital or veterans’ status, national origin, disability or any other legally protected status.