Head Lifeguard-2

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Lifeguard oversees the safe operation of county pool facilities and safety of all individuals using the county pool facilities. Monitors facilities and activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and injuries. Maintains order and assists in the rescue of swimmers in danger of drowning. Administers CPR and/or first aid as necessary. Notifies appropriate authorities in the event of emergencies. Assists with the collection, delivery and transfer of monies collected at the pools to the County’s assigned bank. Provides lead supervision for Lifeguards, monitor activities at pool, and functions as a Lifeguard. Participates in the selection, schedules, and assignment of Lifeguard duties. Provides instructions with pool operating procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
One (1) year of work experience as a Lifeguard in a recreational setting.
Must have Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination, including a color acuity test (cannot be colorblind) and background investigation.
Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Assists in the regular monitoring of pool water chemicals and makes required chemical adjustments to maintain safe balance in water.
Assists with the collection, delivery, and transfer of monies collected at the pools to the County's assigned bank.
Drains, cleans, and refills filter pit, adjusts valves and performs other weekly equipment maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safety of pool water and surrounding facilities.
Assists with the supervision of lifeguards, monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents, and maintains order; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid, as needed.
Inspects facility and equipment for cleanliness daily; may clean and refill pool.
Assists with the coordination, planning, and instruction of county sponsored swim programs.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Maintains accurate, precise, operating, and pool chemical logs.
May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.