Head Lifeguard

City of Somerville•Somerville, MA

1d•$22 - $32

About The Position

Under the direction of the Pool Manager and/or Assistant Pool Manager, the Head Lifeguard in the Parks and Recreation Department provides supervision for Lifeguards, monitors activities at pool, and functions as a Lifeguard as needed. The Head Lifeguard may participate in scheduling and assigning Lifeguard duties. While on duty, gives instructions in pool operating procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience as a Lifeguard and interacting with people of various ages with diverse backgrounds; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
First Aid/AED.
Required: American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard certification (or similar).
Knowledge of proper swimming techniques and water safety rules.
Knowledge of CPR and water rescue methods and techniques.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to provide lifesaving rescue.
Ability to work professionally with public members, volunteers and staff.
Ability to oversee Lifeguard staff during shift and provide guidance.
Ability to answer any enquiries from public.
Highly skilled in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
Excellent conflict resolution and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual skills in Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole, Mandarin, and/or Nepali is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Closely monitors activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift.
Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
Ensures strict adherence to pool rules and water safety guidelines.
Responds to emergencies and rescues swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning.
Administers first aid in the event of injury and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
Assists Certified Pool Operator in testing pool chemicals to assist in maintaining water chemistry.
Oversees Lifeguard staff and creates daily Lifeguard rotation schedules.
Under the direction of the Pool Manager/Assistant Pool Manager conducts swimming lessons, as needed.
Document all accidents/incidents in proper form and report to the Pool Manager and or Assistant pool Manager immediately.
Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions.
Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Long term disability through Sun Life Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
Annual cancer screening & wellness release
Somerville Retirement Pension System
Tuition reimbursement
MBTA pass program
FREE Blue Bikes membership
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)