Head Lifeguard

City of Calabasas; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Calabasas is seeking a Lifeguard under the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator to help manage the aquatics facility and perform lifeguard duties. The role involves supervision of lifeguards, facility operations, and ensuring safety of patrons.

Responsibilities include daily briefings, training participation, equipment maintenance, rule enforcement, and assisting with reservations. Must hold CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding certifications and have several years aquatics experience; this temporary

Qualifications

• Three years of previous aquatics experience required.
• Must have current CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding Certifications.
• Temporary position; not eligible for City benefits except those mandated by law; PARS retirement participation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and scheduling of lifeguards.
• Assist in facility reservation procedures.
• Conduct daily briefing sessions with lifeguards.
• Maintain rescue equipment and oversee pool maintenance.
• Enforce rules and regulations of the facility.
• Guard on deck when needed.

Skills

Provide exceptional customer service

Stay alert and attentive

Maintain open lines of communication

Education

Three years of aquatics experience

Job description

DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator, assists in the management and supervision of the general operation of the aquatics facility, while performing the responsibilities of a lifeguard.

DescriptionUnder the direct supervision of the Assistant Aquatics Coordinator, assists in the management and supervision of the general operation of the aquatics facility, while performing the responsibilities of a lifeguard.
Examples of Duties
The following tasks are essential for this position. Incumbents in this classification may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

• Assists in supervision and scheduling of lifeguards.
• Assists in facility reservation procedures.
• Conducts daily briefing sessions with lifeguards.
• Assists in conducting and participating in various training sessions.
• Maintains rescue equipment.
• Communicates with swim school and other aquatic instructors.
• Administers First Aid, CPR, or rescuing swimmers as needed.
• Enforces rules and regulations of facility.
• Oversees the maintenance of pool, including chemical balance, flow/filtration, heater/solar, etc.
• Guards on deck, as needed.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  

Typical QualificationsMinimum Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
Knowledge Of

• Basic lifugeard skills.
  

Skill And Ability To

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Perform physical water test indicating competence of rescuing skills.
• Stay alert and attentive and assert good judgment.
• Remain patient and understanding in dealing with patrons of all ages.
• Maintain open lines of communication.
• Training and Experience:
  • Three years of previous aquatics experience is required.
    

Supplemental Information
Must have current CPR, 1st Aid and Lifeguarding Certifications.
This position is a temporary position and not eligible to participate in any benefit programs of the City, except those mandated by federal or state law.
Must participate in a PARS Alterantive Retirement System 457 Plan as a replacement for Social Security.