Head Lifeguard

City of Boulder • Boulder, CO

5d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, head lifeguards assist in managing the aquatic facility operations including taking a lead worker role of all lifeguards and swim instructors on duty while on their shift. They may assist with in-service trainings, complete minor pump room operations, water chemistry testing and overall safety of all pool activities. The Head lifeguard is responsible for helping conduct evaluation and training of lifeguard staff, managing aquatic programming, and performing other departmental activities as required. The employee is directly responsible for communication to the public regarding the success of all aquatic's programs and safety activities.

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate life-saving skills and water competency prior to employment.
• Lifeguards may be tested at any time during their employment.
• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make proper judgments into overall patron safety.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal & leadership skills, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to demonstrate prior customer service experience.
• Ability to work with direct and indirect supervision.
• Skills at a proficient level in lifeguarding and swim instructing.
• Ability to demonstrate a friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Must be at least 18 years old as is the requirement to handle caustic pool chemicals.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• Current American Red Cross certifications (or equivalent) in Lifeguarding.
• Current American Red Cross certifications (or equivalent) in First Aid.
• Current American Red Cross certifications (or equivalent) in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross Swim Instructor (WSI) preferred.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) preferred.
• Certification in American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a lifeguard as primary responsibility.
• Maintains the highest level of skills, portrays a professional attitude at all times, is proactive and a role model for the lifeguard team.
• Helps build a solid lifeguard team through evaluation, on-the spot coaching opportunities, training, and proper supervision.
• Makes sure lifeguards are actively scanning, rotating and breaking on time.
• Ensures lifeguard stations are in the proper locations based on activity in the pool(s).
• Works in rotation alongside the lifeguard team.
• Responsible for enforcing facility rules, regulations and policies.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach toward facility cleanliness and maintenance.
• Leads, directs and controls situations as needed in the case of an emergency.
• Documents incidents, accidents, and rescue reports properly.
• Performs daily safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to the patrons.
• Communicates any pump room maintenance issues, staff issues, patron issues, and general concerns with the management team in a timely manner.
• Maintains proper pool chemical balance, which may include administering chemicals.

Benefits

• Confirm with the Hiring Manager Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed