Head Lifeguard

Castle Rock, CO; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community dedicated to preserving the quality of life in Castle Rock. As a lifeguard, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of pool patrons while promoting teamwork and exceptional public service. This position offers an opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, where you can make a positive impact on the community. If you are passionate about water safety and enjoy working with people, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to be part of a team that values cooperation and creativity while providing essential services to the public.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old with prior lifeguard experience preferred.
• Hold certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR, and AED.
• Knowledge of rescue techniques and chemical treatment for pools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct lifeguards, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Inspect pool facilities and perform maintenance as needed.
• Provide training and perform lifeguard duties.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

First Aid

CPR/Professional Rescuer

AED

Emergency Oxygen Administration

Rescue Techniques

Chemical Treatment Knowledge

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Personal Computer

Job description

Recreation Center
2301 Woodlands Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA

Recreation Center
2301 Woodlands Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80104, USA

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.

• 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
• 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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