Head Lifeguard - Seasonal

The City of Cedar Park

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Head Lifeguard. Under the direction of the Aquatics Manager and related management team, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for the supervision of staff and operations of assigned City aquatics facilities as designated by the Aquatics Manager or Aquatics Supervisor. In the absence of a Pool Manager, this position will ensure the daily safety, comfort, and satisfaction of all customers using the city's aquatic facilities.

THE POSITION: Under the direction of the Aquatics Manager and related management team, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for supervision of staff and operations of assigned City aquatics facilities as designated by the Aquatics Manager or Aquatics Supervisor, in the absence of a Pool Manager.

• Ensures safety of all patrons and staff throughout the facility by visually scanning all areas. Determines whether participants are in distress, implements Emergency Action Plan, performs in water rescues or assists, and provides first aid and/or CPR when necessary.
• Supervises and assigns work to aquatic employees, ensuring proper policies are followed, work and safety standards are maintained, and that work schedules are met.
• Supervises assigned aquatic facilities (Milburn Pool in the offseason or programming shifts or Buttercup Pool year-round) or assists the Pool Manager in these duties.
• Maintains records as required by the Parks and Recreation Department, City of Cedar Park, County and State.
• Assists or leads staff training sessions.
• Maintains correct water chemistry in the pools and insures health standards where they apply.
• Establishes and maintains positive public relations.
• Receives admission fees and accounts for all money received.
• Enforces facility rules and regulations.
• Makes decisions concerning park closing during adverse conditions in absence of Pool Manager Aquatics Specialist, or Aquatics Manager; and fills in if necessary in other positions.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

At least one (1) season of lifeguarding experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions; to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.

Certifications and Licenses
Current certification in Ellis & Associates National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training or ability to obtain.

Knowledge of: lifeguarding skills; aquatic risk management; accounting and record keeping.

Skill/Ability to:
Supervise and motivate employees, establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Department staff, community organizations and groups, and the general public; tolerate outside working conditions; and work some weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear.
• Work in outside weather conditions.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic pool chemicals.