Head Lifeguard

St. George, City of•Sand Hollow Aquatic Center - St. George, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Recreation Manager -Aquatics, performs various tasks as necessary to provide recreation services to the St. George Community. Ensures the safety of staff and patrons at all times. Keeps staff on task with job duties. Closes and opens cash tills and performs shift register count-outs. Conducts/Attends monthly meetings with management and staff. Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. Enforces facility rules and regulations. Recognizes and responds calmly, quickly and effectively to all emergencies, to your level of training. Oversees Emergency Action Plans. Administers first aid, ventilations, and CPR using rescue equipment. Alerts, in a safe manner, other lifeguards and facility staff and management when more help or rescue equipment is needed. Works special events as assigned. Completes required records and reports and submits them to management. Performs maintenance or other tasks assigned by supervisors. Inspects the facility daily and reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to supervisor. Checks patrons into Aquatic Facilities and registers participants for classes and activities. Performs money handling duties according to city and division policies and procedures. Promotes pass sales by informing patrons of pass options. May be required to work other positions at the facilities that you are qualified to work. Handles minor employee and patron issues when supervisors are not on duty or at that specific site and then reports back to supervisor. Checks vehicles each night to ensure cleanliness and security. Wears appropriate uniform during assigned shift. While a Head Lifeguard may coordinate daily operational tasks and assignments, all formal personnel actions—including but not limited to performance evaluations, disciplinary measures, and compensation adjustments—are the sole responsibility of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Manager. In accordance with Utah Code 52-3-1, if the appointee is a relative or household member of a Head Lifeguard, that Head Lifeguard is strictly prohibited from evaluating the appointee’s job performance or recommending salary increases. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver license.
A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Valid out-of-state drivers licenses may be accepted for active out-of-state students paying out-of-state tuition. Supporting documentation must be submitted to your supervisor each semester for approval.
American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding and Professional Rescuer First Aid/CPR/AED.
American Red Cross certification in Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swim Instructor must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Must obtain Utah Food Handlers Permit within 60 days of hire which must be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of: Facilities’ rules and regulations.
Knowledge of: Pool and facility maintenance.
Knowledge of: Facilities’ Emergency Action Plan.
Knowledge of: Using Spreadsheets, Word Documents, and G Suite.
Skills: Highly motivated
Skills: Dependable
Skills: Customer service oriented
Skills: Computer literate
Ability to: Follow Directions
Ability to: Perform Physical Labor
Ability to: Be Flexible
Ability to: Work with a team
Ability to: Operate a motor vehicle safely
Ability to: Work independently and supervise others
Ability to: Show professionalism at all times.
Ability to: Report and discuss all safety, facility, and staff issues with supervisor.
Ability to: Perform maintenance or other tasks assigned by management.
Ability to: Close and open cash tills and perform shift register count-outs.
Ability to: Respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies, situations, and behaviors.
Ability to: Knowledge of/skills in using computer spreadsheets/documents.
Ability to: Be courteous to fellow employees and patrons.
Ability to: Open and close the facilities each day.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Preference given to those with education in recreation or a related field.
Minimum of one year experience working in programs and special events for the City of St. George, or a similar organization, showing adequate knowledge and skill in assigned tasks
Minimum of one year experience using Sportsman SQL, or similar registration management software platform, showing adequate knowledge and skill in assigned tasks preferred
Experience working at the St. George Aquatic Facilities and/or a different Aquatic/Community Facility totaling a minimum of 9 months required
Customer service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of staff and patrons at all times.
Keeps staff on task with job duties.
Closes and opens cash tills and performs shift register count-outs.
Conducts/Attends monthly meetings with management and staff.
Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
Enforces facility rules and regulations.
Recognizes and responds calmly, quickly and effectively to all emergencies, to your level of training.
Oversees Emergency Action Plans.
Administers first aid, ventilations, and CPR using rescue equipment.
Alerts, in a safe manner, other lifeguards and facility staff and management when more help or rescue equipment is needed.
Works special events as assigned.
Completes required records and reports and submits them to management.
Performs maintenance or other tasks assigned by supervisors.
Inspects the facility daily and reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to supervisor.
Checks patrons into Aquatic Facilities and registers participants for classes and activities.
Performs money handling duties according to city and division policies and procedures.
Promotes pass sales by informing patrons of pass options.
May be required to work other positions at the facilities that you are qualified to work.
Handles minor employee and patron issues when supervisors are not on duty or at that specific site and then reports back to supervisor.
Checks vehicles each night to ensure cleanliness and security.
Wears appropriate uniform during assigned shift.
Performs other related duties as required.