Aquatic Center - Head Lifeguard

REPORTS TO

Aquatic Center Managers and Aquatic Center Coordinators

Under close supervision of the Aquatic Center Managers, performs professional duties in ensuring effective performance of lifeguard functions. Assists with training, providing on-shift support, and evaluating lifeguards. Ensures that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures. Coordinates with Aquatic Center staff in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools, monitoring swimmers, and enforcing all safety rules.

Duties specific to the Head Lifeguard position:

• Lead staff through professional attitude and superior job performance
• Directly supervise Lifeguards
• Determine the positioning of lifeguards and the rotation within the shifts to meet the facility/program/personnel/patron needs with the Aquatic Center Manager's input
• Remain on deck at all times, unless assigned elsewhere or responding to an emergency
• Supervising all activity areas including pool, deck, locker rooms, concession area, lifeguard office, water slides, and diving boards
• Respond to whistles and emergency signals from lifeguards. Determine a response plan and/ or activate the emergency action plan.
• Complete appropriate documentation including incident and accident reports, lifeguard audits, and other documentation as assigned
• Address customer requests and complaints in a courteous and thorough manner, involving managers as needed
• Frequent rotations to all lifeguard stations to ensure lifeguards are properly equipped to successfully monitor the facility
• Comply with all Village policies, protocols, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Adhere to Lifeguard Duties as Follows:

• Prevent accidents by eliminating hazards and hazardous behavior and enforcing rules and regulations
• Perform thorough patron surveillance
• Maintain a high level of proficiency, including Lifeguarding and CPR skills
• Manage emergencies with care according to acceptable standards
• Ensure pool patrons can enjoy their experience by providing friendly, conscientious service
• Must be available to teach swim lessons
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Be aware of emergency action plans and be prepared to perform assigned role at all times

The wage range for this position is $17.50-$18.50 per hour. This position is seasonal and does not qualify for benefits.

• Must be Red Cross Certified in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid and Safety
• This position requires a completed or in-progress high school diploma; some college preferred
• Must be available to work at least one weekend day
• Must be able to attend all in-service training sessions as required

This position requires the following.

• Must be able to maintain a clear line of communication with supervisors
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork, such as Accident Reports and Incident Reports
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to properly fill out incident and accident reports as well as be able to communicate in an emergency situation.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to work with the public (all ages)
• Ability to prioritize duties and complete tasks within a timely manner
• Understanding of the principles, policies, and objectives of the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously
• Commitment to promoting…