Head Lifeguard

Naperville Park District•Naperville, IL

5d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Centennial Beach Manager, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for the day-to-day safety of all Centennial Beach patrons. This includes the supervision of the Lifeguard staff and their execution of lifeguarding duties.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a high level of readiness and preparedness in handling emergency situations.
Ability to display professionalism with patrons.
Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns.
Minimum two (2) years of lifeguarding experience at Centennial Beach or comparable aquatic facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Full Facility Lifeguard status required.
The ability to obtain and maintain, through Naperville Park District instruction, the Special Facilities Lifeguard Ellis & Associates certification, including First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, Scuba certification as required by departmental needs.
Valid driver's license.
Must be at least 16 years old.
Subject to both office and outside environmental conditions.
Subject to modified/flexible work schedules.
Ability to lift, carry, and/or move objects weighing ≤ 30 lbs. on a weekly basis. Lifting assistance is required when lifting > 30 lbs.
Vision and sight (corrected, if necessary) to perform essential functions of the job.
Regular onsite attendance is an essential function of this position.

Responsibilities

Manages work of Lifeguard staff, including planning, assigning, scheduling, reviewing work, and ensuring safety standards. Is responsible for training, developing, and reviewing performance.
Foster a team environment among Lifeguard staff, and between Lifeguards and other Centennial Beach staff.
Ensure public safety by monitoring all depths of water and areas within Centennial Beach.
Prevent accidents by managing guests, enforcing rules, scanning for swimmers in distress or drowning, and directing weak swimmers to remain in shallow water.
Manage aquatic emergencies and communicate with entire beach staff.
Exercise prompt and professional judgment in administering rule enforcement for those who violate Beach safety rules. Consult with the Centennial Beach Manager in cases of disciplinary actions for patrons.
Initiate and participate in safety beach dives with Lifeguard staff before opening and after facility is closed each day.
Instruct or participate in pre-season training and weekly in-service training.
Prepare daily beach inspections and daily activity logs.
Maintain open communication with the Centennial Beach Manager and Aquatics Manager regarding facility and Lifeguard operations. Evaluate and continually improve processes and procedures to increase efficiency.
Inspect, inventory, and initiate requests for purchases and repairs of program equipment and supplies to the Centennial Beach Manager.
Perform general maintenance and janitorial duties to maintain a safe, clean, and friendly environment for guests, co-workers, and the public. Perform general chemical testing and chemical system monitoring.
Maintain proper care of safety equipment including Scuba, AED, and oxygen tanks.
Maintain Lifeguard staff records including licenses, Ellis & Associates required paperwork, and any testing information.
Demonstrate and support District customer service standards.
Respond to all customer comments and inquiries in a timely fashion.
Other duties as assigned.