Head Lifeguard

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas is seeking a Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee lifeguard staff, ensure patron safety, and supervise operations in the absence of the pool manager.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 500 hours lifeguarding experience, and minimum age of 18. ARC Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications are required by time of hire. This on-site position involves pool environment duties and safety leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or higher.
• Must have 500 hours of Lifeguarding experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool area to enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Caution swimmers about unsafe practices and perform water rescues as needed.
• Oversee lifeguard staff and coordinate rotations and breaks.
• Assist in equipment inspection, cleaning, and basic pool maintenance.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Safety surveillance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

MOS Code: None Education and Experience: A High school diploma or GED or higher. Must have 500 hours of Lifeguarding experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Requirements MOS Code: None Education and Experience: A High school diploma or GED or higher. Must have 500 hours of Lifeguarding experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Licenses and Certificates

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard
• First Aid
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ARC)
• Lifeguard Management certifications by time of hire

Physical Requirements: Mobility within a swimming pool environment; must participate in rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning.

General Purpose

Under general supervision, to oversee the duties and responsibilities of the lifeguard staff to ensure patron safety, effective surveillance, and supervise assigned staff in the absence of the pool manager.

Typical Duties

• Monitors swimming pool and surrounding area to enforce safety rules and regulations; cautions swimmers about unsafe swimming practices; rescues swimmers using necessary lifesaving techniques; administers minor first aid; assist in accounting for cash handling procedures and reports.
• Ensures proper operating condition of all equipment and facility and swimming pool water meets health standards. Inspects swimming pool equipment to ensure it is safe and in working order. Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to the swimming pool's filtration and chlorinating systems; and provides maintenance support (chemical tests, maintenance order requests) as needed. Cleans pool, pool area, and grounds and ensures pool gets vacuumed. Maintains a clean facility, including bathrooms; and assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Maintains communication with aquatics administrative personnel concerning pool operations. Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned personnel. Trains assigned swimming pool personnel. Assists in presenting safety briefings to the public and other organizations. Assists in the scheduling and coordinating of aquatics programs. Ensures lifeguard staff maintain a high level of swimming fitness.
• Informs Pool Manager when supplies are needed and if equipment needs repair. Checks all gates and doors at closing time. Makes sure all water rescue equipment is properly maintained and ready for use in an emergency.
• Supervises proper and timely lifeguard rotations and staff breaks during public operating hours. Supervise staff enforcing policies and procedures. Carries out all duties as assigned by the pool manager. Performs related management duties as assigned by the pool manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note: This is an unclassified position.

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.