Lifeguard II

City of Sarasota•Youngstown, OH

1d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a safe environment at the City's recreational pools, and serves in a safety as well as community oriented capacity. The position is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. Oversight of all Lifeguard II and Lifeguard I team members to include mandatory trainings and certificate upkeep. Leadership of daily operations and pool protocols and water quality testing.

Requirements

Associate's Degree
Eight (8) years experience as a lifeguard
Lifeguard Certified
Five (5) years experience in supervisory capacity
Ability to teach aquatic programming
First Aid Certified
Certified as Water Safety Instructor
CPR for Professional Rescuer
Ability to re-qualify for certification each year
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license or obtain one within 6 months of hire.
Working knowledge and understanding of pool chemistry and filtration systems.
Knowledge of appropriate ways of dealing with individuals in emergency situations.
Ability to be proactive and recognize emergencies or unsafe conditions and take effective actions prior to incidents occurring.
Ability to respond to the public in a calm, effective manner including exercising tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain courteous and effective relationships with co-workers and the public.
Ability to perform rigorous physical activity and to work for long periods of time under adverse weather conditions.
Skill in using rescue, first aid and lifesaving techniques and equipment.
Skill in swimming and rescuing endangered persons.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to make accurate observations.
Ability to community effectively verbally and in writing and to prepare concise written reports.

Responsibilities

Observes and supervises the activities in the swimming areas.
Orients and trains new lifeguards on job duties and responsibilities.
Ensures that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications and all are provided for their personnel file.
Schedules, coordinates and conducts Inservice training.
Ensures that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques.
Provides all training records to Human Resources.
Ensures that aquatic programs are occurring as desired and assists with the overall management of aquatic programs and events.
Provides day-to-day supervision of assigned aquatic programs including scheduling of lifeguards and instructors to ensure coverage meets Association guidelines and standards.
Assists with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating of staff.
Manages statistics and record keeping as assigned.
Maintains aquatic program areas and equipment with a high attention to cleanliness and safety.
Maintains log of daily procedures; oversees maintenance of equipment and inventory of supplies for first aid
Maintains order in the swimming areas.
Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
Enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
Follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency.
Assists in aquatic programs such as learn to swim classes, water safety classes and special events.
Inspects assigned areas to insure proper warning signs and safety devices are properly posted or in place.
Completes incident reports and daily operational reports.
Other duties as assigned.