Head Lifeguard Swim & Fitness Center

Head Lifeguard (Hourly) - Swim & Fitness Center

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The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job—someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education. Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

The Head Lifeguard position is a leadership role on the lifeguard team that ensures the safety of guests, lifeguards, rule enforcement, and pool safety standards. This position also trains and mentors the lifeguards. The Head Lifeguard is responsible for taking initiative in in‑service trainings, lifeguard certifications, and day‑to‑day pool operations. This is a safety‑sensitive position that allows for growth opportunities, promotion within, and demands a safety‑conscious mindset in a fast‑paced aquạc environment.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission:
The City of Westminster provides high‑quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well‑maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – People – Integrity – Respect – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first‑class parks, facilities, open space and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of appar the Departments mission:
Together we create exceptional opportunities for a удостовере community der tongue to the community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow‑through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self‑development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem‑solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

• Demonstrate preventative lifeguarding and current lifeguard techniques, standards, and procedures related to rescue of drowning swimmers or any user in a distressful situation in or around the swimming pool
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations, making proper judgments as to the correct course of action
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning, regardless of situation and even if possible drowning victim resists rescue efforts
• Demonstrate ability to perform first aid, CPR, and AED procedures common in swimming…