HEAD LIFEGUARD

The Pueblo of Sandia; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pueblo of Sandia is seeking a Lifeguard in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Your role involves supervising swimmers, training lifeguards, and ensuring safety at the pool. You must be an excellent swimmer and hold relevant certifications. You'll maintain safety standards and handle public inquiries.

Ideal candidates will have at least one year of lifeguard experience and a high school diploma or GED. Join us in providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all patrons.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One (1) year experience as a lifeguard.
• Must possess lifeguard and CPO certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers and ensure safety in the pool area.
• Assist in training and orienting new lifeguards.
• Coordinate lifeguard schedules for coverage.

Skills

Excellent swimmer

Knowledge of first aid

Ability to work under limited supervision

Ability to work with both children and adults

Knowledge of general safety rules

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

One (1) year experience as a lifeguard

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

CPO Certification

New Mexico Driver’s License

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Pool Manager, performs professional duties to ensure effective performance of lifeguard functions. Assists in hiring, training, scheduling, and appraising lifeguards. Ensures that life‑saving certification is current and that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures. Coordinates in ensuring the safety of patrons in and around the pools, monitoring swimmers, and enforcing all safety rules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks, and fills in for lifeguards as necessary.
• Orients new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities; ensures that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications.
• Assists with the scheduling of lifeguards to ensure adequate coverage of pool areas during operating hours.
• Ensures that lifeguards perform in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.
• Interfaces with patrons regarding concerns, problems, or any other significant issues.
• Provides input and feedback while responding to problems.
• Teaches individual and group swim lessons and other water activities.
• Works in the capacity of the Pool Manager in his/her absence.
• Keeps management well informed of pool maintenance needs including cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs.
• Inventories supplies and equipment, recognizes when they need to be ordered, and communicates those needs to the Pool Manager.
• Reports any unusual activities or unsafe conditions to management.
• Maintains punctual and regular attendance in accordance with the Attendance Policy.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as requested.
• Supports a single or multiple functions by providing professional services often obtained through education and significant prior work experience.
• Holds current licenses, certifications, advanced education degrees, and other stipulated technical expertise as required.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in all aspects of the specialized function and is considered a subject‑matter expert within the peer set.
• May direct an operation and provide oversight in managing subordinates.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence to work effectively in all situations that may occur.
• Demonstrates precision and accuracy in completing objectives and managing information.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) identified as a measurement of success. KPIs will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPIs as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be an excellent swimmer.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Ability to work with both children and adults.
• Knowledge of first aid.
• Knowledge of Wellness Center and Tribal rules regarding facility use and operation.
• Knowledge of general safety rules, equipment, games, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of general safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to read signs, labels and follow directions.
• Ability to create an environment of teamwork by communicating common goals and showing appreciation for team members’ contributions and on‑going support.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• One (1) year experience as a lifeguard.
• Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations

• Lifeguard Certification.
• CPO Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.
• Will require a pre‑employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Selected physical activities required to perform the essential functions of this position, and the related working conditions:

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects by touching with skin, particularly fingertips.
• Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Hearing: Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at the knee to rest on one or both knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position; must lift at least 50 lbs.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Seeing: Ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.
• Walking: Walking throughout the work area on various surfaces.
• Sitting: Sustained periods of sitting.
• Standing: Sustained periods of standing.
• Stooping: Bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
• Talking: Expressing ideas by spoken word accurately.

Working Conditions Required:

• Ability to work outdoors at high elevations for multiple days.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of twenty pounds.
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Subject to noise levels and odors.
• May require working odd and unusual hours.
• Duties involve walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, and swimming.