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Lifeguard Captain

Town of Middletown, RI
Middletown, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2024
TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, RI
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Lifeguard Captain
DEPARTMENT: Beach
REPORTS TO: Lifeguard Manager, Deputy Beach Manager, or Beach Manager
SUPERVISES: Lifeguards, depending upon Tower Assignment
JOB TYPE: Seasonal – May 24, 2024, to September 2, 2024
WORK WEEK: As assigned, based on department needs. Weekends/Evenings required.
SALARY: In accordance with established salary scale

POSITION SUMMARY:
The lifeguard captain is a seasonal position with the Town of Middletown responsible for supervising working lifeguards, leading and maintaining surveillance over a section of beach from an assigned station in the protection of life, and prevention of accidents; orders and performs aquatic and medical rescues; and performs other related work as required.

I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class, or it addresses business needs and changing practices:
  • Responsible for ensuring assigned team of lifeguards maintain vigilance in ocean surveillance over assigned section of the beach to protect life, prevent accidents, including those related to animals, and alcohol, among others.
  • Adjust tower assignments based on ocean conditions to ensure patron safety.
  • Recognize the need for and coordinate first responder medical emergency response to beach patrons including initial patient assessment, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and trauma emergency care.
  • Train lifeguards to utilize swimming, padding and water lifesaving skills to perform water rescues, such as torpedo, surfboard, rescue boat.
  • Plan lifeguard daily physical fitness activities and emergency response drills. Spot-check lifeguard professional knowledge.
  • To proactively seek and maintain the safety of beach patrons, staff, and the public, setting an example for assigned lifeguards.
  • Provides general assistance, information, and instruction to the public regarding beaches, surf conditions, and other related public safety issues.
  • To receive, respond to and/or resolve questions, inquiries and complaints from the beach patrons and bring problems to the attention of or direct the public to appropriate supervisor or manager.
  • To administer basic first aid for minor injuries.
  • Participates in educational courses and training in lifeguarding techniques and equipment, medical aid and a variety of other subjects related to lifeguarding.
  • Assist with beach cleanliness and trash pick-up as needed. All beach employees are required to help keep the beach facilities, parking lots, and beach area clean and litter free.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Assist with pre-season beach operations and preparation as needed.

II NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the position and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties:
  • Requires knowledge of Ocean, weather, surf, beach, and environmental conditions; first aid practices, terminology, and techniques; cardiopulmonary resuscitation practices, terminology, and techniques; practices, terminology and techniques to operate general lifeguard and rescue equipment, such as radio equipment and paddleboards; municipal codes and ordinances regarding use of beaches and parks; applicable federal and state laws, including state boating laws.
  • Requires ability to alertly observe, analyze and anticipate public safety situations and determine appropriate course of action; apply and explain applicable laws, codes, and ordinances; apply medical care at the basic life support level; utilize sound, independent judgment within established guidelines; understand and follow oral and written instructions; remain calm, make sound decisions, and respond appropriately in emergency situations; maintain personal physical endurance and agility.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Familiarity with Town ordinances

III MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Previous and relevant leadership experience with References. Examples include Lifeguard Captain or Co-Captain; Military, Police, Fire or Emergency Medical leadership positions; School Teacher, Athletic Team Captain; Fitness Instructor; Eagle Scout, or similar leadership roles.
  • Graduation from High School or a GED equivalent, or College experience preferred.
  • Must possess proper State SURF certification and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Must possess current American Red Cross (or accredited institution) Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED certification and maintain it as a condition of employment.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Must possess problem-solving skills.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to the highest quality of customer service.
  • Must be available to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
  • Must successfully pass a background investigation.

IV 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 frequently is required to swim, sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use their hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms; is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside coastal weather conditions. The work environment is typically outside in all weather conditions and moderately noisy.

V EQUIPMENT USED: Equipment used includes but is not limited to:
  • Torpedo, surfboard, kayak, rescue boat, two-way radios, 800 MHz radio, 4-wheel drive vehicle (gator)
The Town of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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