Head Lifeguard

We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for the Head Lifeguard position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.

Responsible for the health and safety of guests in the aquatic area. 

Responsible for staffing the aquatic area with the appropriate number of lifeguards and the overall supervision of the aquatics area. Assign lifeguards as conditions warrant. 

Performs duties of lifeguards/swim lesson instructor. 

Responsible for the lifeguard staff and pool operations during supervisor's absence.

Responsible for monitoring staffing needs in relation to the number of guests at each pool, the weather conditions, and for pool closures.

Oversee and implement facility procedures during emergencies.  Duties to include rescue, first aid/CPR, communicating with guests, completing all necessary documentation, and reporting all incidents to Aquatics Supervisor.

Keep pools in safe condition by checking safety equipment and proper chemical balance.

Assign and perform opening, closing, and cleaning duties. Complete shift reports.

Keep supervisor informed of any staff, guest, facility, or chemical issues.

Cautions, educates and advises swimmers regarding unsafe areas and hazards. Rescue guests in distress and administers first aid.

Educate guests about pool rules, policies and regulations.

Maintain order in swimming areas.

Inspect facilities for cleanliness. Perform daily cleaning and maintenance duties.

Establish and maintain a good public relations image for all aquatic programs and activities.

Perform and record pool water chemistry testing. Proficiently use chemical testing reagents and accurately record readings and make adjustments as necessary.

Keep all required certifications current. Update to new material as necessary.

Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.

Responsible for finding a qualified substitute when it is necessary to miss a scheduled shift.

May be required to teach in the Learn to Swim program at the Golden Community Center or Splash Aquatic Park.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises lifeguards on duty during assigned shift. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum 17 years of age with one year related experience or training.  Previous lead/supervisory experience preferred.  Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide and maintain a leadership role for lifeguarding staff.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current American Red Cross First Aid Certification
Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for The Professional Rescuer Certification 
Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification
Current Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of U.S. currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
 
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense and to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to make mature judgments when overseeing emergencies and dealing with patron and staff issues.  Must be able to take charge of the lifeguard team.
 
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Whistle, swimsuit, rescue tube, spine board, and rescue equipment.  Occasional use of chlorine and daily use of chemical agents.
 
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.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, in and out of pool; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Ability to hear distress calls above pool noise.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
 
Indoor and outdoor pool environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.