Description
The Head Lifeguard is responsible for consistent watch over a public swimming aquatics facility to enforce regulations and prevent accidents, assists swimmers in distress, and provides emergency and routine first aid. The Head Lifeguard assists the Aquatics Manager with organizing and administrating aquatic programs, as well as routine preventative maintenance and upkeep in the pump room, and throughout the aquatics center. The Head Lifeguard takes the leadership role in customer service and emergency situations; and oversees and motivates the Lifeguards on duty.
Requirements
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. The City reserves the right to modify or change duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
Assists the Aquatics Manager in planning, and organizing Aquatics Programs (swim lessons, stroke clinics, diving lessons, etc.) and other Community Center events such as (but not limited to) EggQuatics (Easter), Fright Night (Halloween), and middle school nights.
Accurately completes daily operation forms including chemical testing, cleaning checklists, slide inspections, and other regular maintenance in the pump room and throughout the aquatics center.
Reports any unsafe conditions to the Aquatics Manager.
Maintains consistent watch over patrons in assigned areas and assists patrons in distress.
Lifeguards in the aquatics center as much as 32 hours a week.
Enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities including in and around the pool, pool deck, and locker rooms.
Work directly with Recreation Staff in the Parks and Recreation office to develop strong ties and establish a solid working relationship with lifeguards and their supervisors.
Administers first aid as necessary.
Performs regular safety checks and keeps first aid supplies stocked.
Follows standards for Red Cross lifeguard and swim instructor training and communicates with this organization to create classes, update certifications and purchase materials.
Provides courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, Gunnison Parks and Recreation personnel, and the public.
Assists the Aquatics Manager to plan, implement, and administer swim lessons and other pool programs.
Implement and monitor the pool chemical control program to assure compliance with State operations and safety guidelines and standards to provide an impeccable swimming facility for patrons.
Ensure the quality of the cleanliness and up keep of the facility. Performs general maintenance, including removing trash from the aquatics center, locker rooms, floors, walls, storage, office, and other areas of the center.
Perform the tasks of lifeguarding, swim instructor, trainer, coach, chemical testing, and custodial duties on an as needed basis.
Responsible for either the opening, mid-day, or closing duties as it relates to shifts.
Attends and participates in monthly in-service trainings, planned or random skill tests, and in-pool assessments. Planning and administering in-service trainings.
Updates the weekly “what’s happening” page for the aquatics center.
Communicates with participants and with the public; discusses concerns and works with the Aquatics Manager to find solutions to problems.
