SEAS HEAD LIFEGUARD

City of Grand Junction•Grand Junction, CO

2d•$18

About The Position

Head lifeguards provide counseling/coaching and support to lifeguards, and function in a leadership role to support the aquatics manager on duty. Head lifeguards also support guest relations and customer service efforts, are responsible for upholding facility policies and procedures, work with lifeguard team members to hone lifesaving skills, and serve as examples for the rest of the aquatics team by cultivating a culture of safety at the pools.

Requirements

Must be 16 years of age or older.
Applicants must be able to successfully pass a drug screen, background check, and, if required for the specific position, a physical examination.
Minimum of 20/25 or 20/25 corrected vision.
Current lifeguard license (International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP) license preferred), including CPR/AED, supplemental oxygen, and first aid.
At least one year of lifeguard experience.
Ability to work independently, be a team player, take initiative, and have a positive work ethic.
Positive attitude and service leadership orientation.
Working knowledge of principles and practices regarding the safe operation of a public swimming pool.
Provides consistent high-quality service to internal and external customers.
Always puts safety first.
Able to set and achieve goals with a strategy of continuous improvement.
Must be able to maintain flexible work hours and schedules where shifts may be assigned opening, closing, or weekends, depending on the needs of the facility.
Comfortable in all depths of water, strong swimming skills are preferred.
Applicants must have or be willing to obtain a valid ILTP lifeguard license and complete the VanGUARD Aquatics Leadership Training (offered through the Aquatics Division).

Responsibilities

Support managers in the supervision of aquatic facilities and staff.
Assist in providing ongoing training and coaching for lifeguard team members
Effectively delegate assigned tasks to members of the lifeguard and Guest Services Representative teams.
Dress in the required GJPR staff uniform while on duty.
Maintain positive rapport and professional image with guests.
Answer questions on available GJPR programs.
Be punctual.
Obtain a substitute when unable to report for a scheduled shift.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and relevant in-service trainings.
Provide excellent guest relations and customer service.
Provide support to all aquatics team members
Support a culture of safety and professionalism
Perform lifeguard and swim instructor duties
Other duties as assigned