Head Lifeguard - Bloomington Family Aquatic Center

The Head Lifeguard is responsible for overseeing day to day lifeguard operations and ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons.  This role involves monitoring and auditing lifeguard performance to improve effectiveness, delegating tasks, and acting as a liaison to the Assistant Coordinator. The Head Lifeguard should exemplify responsibility, leadership, friendly public relations/customer service, and be a voice for the Lifeguard staff.

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embrace the City’s shared values and contribute towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Essential Functions of the Position:

Responsibilities:

• Assist Assistant Coordinators with preseason trainings, in-service trainings, and staff meetings for lifeguards.
• Provide day to day oversite for lifeguards to ensure high standards of customer service and safety
• Knowledge of daily operations for all areas of the facility.
• Ability to communicate well with customers, staff, and supervisor.
• Coach staff members in facility procedures and policies, and delegate tasks and follow up when needed.
• Enforce City of Bloomington policies and procedures.
• Ensure pool deck and lifeguard spaces are clean and orderly
• Maintaining a positive work environment that focuses on providing high quality service.
• Attend meetings as scheduled.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a least 18 years of age
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• One season lifeguard experience

Desirable Qualifications:

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

This position supervises Lifeguard staff on duty. 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.00 – $21.00 Hourly

Temporary; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.