Head Lifeguard (Current Willamalane Staff Only)

Willamalane Park and Recreation District•Springfield, OR

1d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time, non-exempt, non-benefitted position is for current Willamalane employees only. The Head Lifeguard implements, coordinates, and evaluates professional Aquatics staff training and special events. This role monitors and coordinates facility operations and staff performance to achieve safety and service goals, and provides lifeguarding, concessions, and other necessary services. The employee is responsible for organizing, directing, and monitoring those responsible for program delivery and swim center facility operation. They evaluate staff and staff performance to recognize staff and community member needs, primarily through established audit practices. The Head Lifeguard solicits staff and community member compliance with swim center policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and completes records and documentation as required. Work is performed under the supervision of an Aquatics Supervisor, who reviews work primarily on the basis of direct observation and interaction, and information from coworkers and community members. Although not a supervisor, the employee is often required to take on supervision of other staff.

Requirements

Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, ability, maturity, and professional judgment to perform the above-described duties.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Possession of or ability to obtain Oregon Food Handler’s permit.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification including CPR/AED certification, and Administering Emergency Oxygen.
Proficiency at water rescues in 13 ft. of water.
Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and coaching a team of Lifeguards.
Spanish speaking is preferred; a bilingual rate adjustment is contingent upon passing a proficiency test.
Knowledge of professional staff performance (including lifeguarding and concessions operations); program development, implementation, and evaluation; staff training development, implementation, and evaluation; facility operations and maintenance procedures.
Skills in professional and effective communication and working with community members and staff team members; recognizing and resolving service, safety, and operations issues and problems; organizing coworkers to effectively achieve professional performance, efficiency, and accountability; lifeguarding skills and methods, including proficiency at submerged rescues in 13 feet of water, emergency care and assessment, CPR/AED, first aid; Oregon Food Handler’s permit.
Abilities to integrate experience, training and judgment to make independent, responsible, professional decisions without direct supervision; observe and monitor staff performance, facility operations, and guest service and program delivery; exercise professional judgment to act effectively in unusual and emergency situations; interpret and implement swim center policies and practices; work and communicate effectively and cooperatively with community members and staff team members; identify and recognize specific skills and abilities needed by line staff to complete duties and assignments; demonstrate personal accountability when assuming responsibility and ownership for directing programs and services; implement professional problem solving to recognize and address staff and community members needs for programs, services, and facility operations; recognize and acknowledge problems, and work as contributing staff team member to identify problem causes, collect accurate information and data, and implement progressive and comprehensive solutions; accept direction and demonstrate continual learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

Monitor, assess, and coordinate on-site, ongoing facility operations, and staff performance.
Provide lifeguard services and other services as necessary.
Perform water-chemical checks, make necessary adjustments and follow documentation procedures under direction of Supervisor or Manager.
Open and secure the swim center facility, including ensuring that appropriate tasks have been completed by other staff members.
Monitor and assess the performance of Lifeguard staff as applicable and assigned to determine and address staff training needs.
Solicit community member compliance with facility use and program policies and injury prevention guidelines as necessary.
Solicit staff compliance and holds staff accountable for performance in compliance with work policies, procedures, and expectations.
Take an active role to initiate and perform services for community members and staff as appropriate and needed.
Professionally respond to questions, suggestions, and concerns from staff and community members regarding Aquatics programs, activities, policies, and practices.
Attend and participate in in-service training as appropriate and relevant to assignments and duties.
Monitor and evaluate ongoing performance to assess effectiveness in achieving professional service and performance goals.
Respond positively to correction and accept direction.
Remain personally accountable in seeking resolution to misunderstandings, conflicts, or performance problems of self or others.
Operate within progressive chains of responsibility and authority.
Implement and evaluate in-service training which promote continual learning and continual improvement.
Implement ADA inclusion plans as created by Human Resources.
Perform other job-related duties or tasks as required

Benefits

Paid sick leave beginning with date of hire, 1 hour accrual for every 30 hours worked. Part-time staff may use sick leave beginning on their 91st day of employment.
Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board).
Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of probationary period and then annually.
Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) competency test.
Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free use of fitness center for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free Wellness programs for employee.
Payroll direct deposit is available.