Head Lifeguard

Keepers of the Rock; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Castle Rock is seeking a Lifeguard to monitor pool safety, supervise lifeguards, and perform emergency response and first aid as needed. This role requires a valid Starguard Elite Lifeguard Certification with CPR/First Aid and AED, and at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities include enforcing pool rules, maintaining chemical levels, and training new lifeguards while ensuring clean facilities and accurate paperwork. Previous lifeguard experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Six (6) months prior experience as a lifeguard preferred.
• Must hold Starguard Elite certifications: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen.
• Knowledge of rescue techniques and lifesaving procedures; ability to communicate with pool patrons; knowledge of pool chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to lifeguards.
• Maintain pool area cleanliness and supervise lifeguards' cleaning activities.
• Assist Pool Manager with pool maintenance.
• Inspect pool and facility at opening and closing.
• Provide on-the-job training to new Lifeguards.
• Complete all paperwork related to the position.
• Check pool chemical levels and assign Lifeguard positions.
• Perform Lifeguard duties and ensure patron safety; enforce rules and perform first aid as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rescue techniques

Patience under pressure

Communication

Pool chemistry

Teamwork

Education

Starguard Elite Lifeguard Certification

CPR/Professional Rescuer

First Aid

AED

Administering Emergency Oxygen

Job description

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and direction to lifeguards
• Ensures cleanliness of the pool area by performing maintenance activities and assigning Lifeguards' cleaning activities
• Assists the Pool Manager with pool maintenance
• Inspects the pool and facility at opening and closing
• Provides on-the-job training to new Lifeguards
• Completes all paperwork related to the position
• Checks pool chemical levels
• Assigns Lifeguard positions
• Performs Lifeguard duty. Ensures safety of pool patrons; observes pool users, enforces pool rules and regulations, and performs emergency first aid and life-saving techniques
• Performs all duties of Lifeguard
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Age Requirement

Must be at least 16 years old

Experience

Six (6) months prior experience as a lifeguard preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications Required

Must hold the following Starguard Elite certifications: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen. A current American Starguard Elite Lifeguard Certification is required. Candidates must know CPR/PR with AED, O2A and First Aid Certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to physically perform various rescue techniques and life‑saving procedures
• Ability to effectively convey information to pool patrons
• Knowledge of and skill in using chemical supplies to treat swimming pools
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Physical Demands

• Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment

• Extended periods of time in the pool and pool area with exposure to temperature extremes, varying weather conditions, chemicals, water and other conditions found in the pool area

Equipment Used

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.