Supervising Lifeguard

City of Medford•Or 97501, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turn your aquatics experience into a leadership opportunity where your impact is felt every day. The City of Medford is hiring two full-time Supervising Lifeguards to help create a safe, welcoming, and high-performing aquatics environment at Rogue X. This is a great opportunity for an experienced aquatics professional who is ready to lead others, support staff development, and help deliver programs that make a meaningful difference in the community. We are looking for someone who brings confidence, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to safety, service, and team success. If you are ready to take the next step in your aquatics career and help shape a positive experience for both staff and guests, we would be excited to hear from you!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of two seasons of lifeguarding experience in a formal recreation setting. A season is defined as at least 12 weeks of experience.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible aquatics program and/or lifeguard experience, including lead worker, training, mentoring, or supervisory responsibilities.
American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

Nice To Haves

Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
Swim lesson instruction experience
Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification
Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator (AFO/CPO)

Responsibilities

Supervises staff, including assigning work, scheduling, providing guidance, employee development, hiring, disciplinary recommendations, etc.
Responsible for conducting performance management reviews and evaluations of direct reports.
Takes daily attendance of swim participants.
Develops curriculum, supervises, and leads swim lessons for various ages and skill levels.
Assigns instructors to teach lessons; keeps accurate progress records on swim participants and swim instructors.
Administers the School to Pool program, and other programs as directed by the Aquatics Administrator or Recreation Manager.
Supervises and participates in lifeguard deck coverage rotations as necessary for open swims, lap swim, aquatics rentals, and special events.
Assists with scheduling staff and helps ensure accurate payroll data entry.
Participate in department and division staff training and meetings and aquatic management team meetings.
Enforces City policies, rules, and regulations as they pertain to aquatics management.
Performs cleaning duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
Follows the emergency action plan in the event of an emergency.
Provides emergency care/treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Cautions and educates swimmers against dangerous situations.
Ensures pool water chemical tests are being completed every hour.
Assists patrons with putting on lifejackets.
Makes entries into the aquatic opening and closing log.
Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
Verify employee’s work hours, leave usage, and overtime, and submits payroll information for timely processing.
Communicate with the customer service team professionally and in a timely manner.
Approaches training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of City policies, protocols, and performance expectations.
Pursues professional development opportunities to add value to the city, including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques, technologies, and industry practices.
Actively demonstrates accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well.
Receives, interprets, and implements job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties.
When issues of poor performance or negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to achieve the required consistent and sustained improvement.
Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7