Head Lifeguard Instructor

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Compensation Details:

• MINIMUM HOURLY WAGE - $26.29
• GRADE – 12T

A liaison between lifeguards and Pool Facility Supervisor.  Position is a supervisory role to take charge of the lifeguard team and be assertive in ensuring lifeguards fulfill their primary duties.  Position performs on-going in-service training and certifications of lifeguards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Without Accommodations):

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English in order to communicate with co-workers, City officials and the general public.
• Able to work a forty (40) hour workweek as assigned and overtime as necessary.
• Able to use equipment and/or materials as specified in this job description.
• Able to see and hear well enough to perform the duties specified in this job description.
• Must maintain required certifications.
• Must be able to handle pool chemicals for pool maintenance.
• Must be able to administer first aid and handle infectious waste.
• Mandatory to render aid.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Lifesaving devices, i.e., lifesaving rings, hooks, resuscitation masks. Maintenance equipment i.e., vacuum and brush for cleaning the pool, manikins, oxygen equipment and defibrillator.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily outdoors, with some shelter from the sun.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting                           50%
• Standing                       25%                       
• Reaching                        5%                                                      
• Bending                          5%       
• Swimming                      5%                     
• Climbing                         5%
• Lifting                             5%

DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS: 

• Schedule, assign and supervise lifeguards.
• Supervise staff in absence of immediate supervisor.
• Provide lifeguard instruction, training and certification.
• Maintain written documentation of incidents and training.
• Assist supervisor with staff meetings.
• Instruct community water safety courses.
• Perform as a working lifeguard.
• Provide for the safety of the patrons using the facility.
• Enforce rules and regulations in a standardized manner.
• Be physically and mentally alert at all times to prevent accidents.
• Identify and correct hazards.
• Test water chemistry and record reading according to state requirements.
• Do pool maintenance as scheduled and as required.
• Know how to carry out the emergency plan for the facility.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to lead, to command respect, and to motivate others.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Must possess self-confidence and initiative.
• Must possess interpersonal and people management skills.
• Able to keep a professional attitude and appearance. 
• Ability to work with large groups of people.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and supervisory personnel.
• Ability to understand the general mechanics of the pool operation and notify the supervisor of problems.
• Ability to understand responsibilities to employer regarding operation of a safe facility.
• Ability to handle problem situations.
• Current certifications as American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Current lifeguard instructor certification or ability to achieve within twelve-month period.