Lead Lifeguard

City of Deerfield Beach•Peggy Noland Aquatics Complex, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive year-round aquatics programs to include swim team, junior lifeguard, “Learn to Swim” program, summer camp, special events, and open swimming. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience as a lifeguard or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED, and Water Safety Instructor certification (required).
Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Passing of skills test, which consists of 300-yard swim under 6:30, 2:00 tread water & 1:40 brick recovery drill.

Nice To Haves

Current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification

Responsibilities

Trains, schedules, and supervises aquatics staff.
Develops the “Learn to Swim” program and other aquatic related classes.
Manages and coaches, if necessary, year-round recreational swim team.
Instructs aerobic classes as needed.
Instructs Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid classes.
Coordinates and host swim meets.
Develops, implements, and maintains facility records.
Assists with the maintenance of facility finances to include daily admission, class fees, payroll, and yearly budgets.
Establishes and adheres to the comprehensive manual.
Promotes and markets aquatic programs and facilities.
Offers in-service training for all positions on a routine basis.
Prepares and maintains various operational reports, attendance, inventory, first aid training, simulation activities and other relevant duties.
Assists in the supervision of Part-Time staff as well as training.
Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and specialized aquatic activities, including arts and crafts, special needs programs, festivals, concerts, fairs, athletic leagues, tournaments, fitness programs, after school programs, summer day camps, etc.
Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs population and the general public
Assist in ensuring the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
Monitors aquatic facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards.
Greets visitors to the office and aquatic facilities.
Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
Assists in planning and monitoring programs for all ages.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.