Head Lifeguard

evergreeninspections; Evergreen (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Parks and Recreation District (EPRD) seeks a Head Lifeguard to supervise lifeguard staff and ensure patron and employee safety in all aquatic activities. You will administer First Aid/CPR/AED, monitor pools, and maintain safety records in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include enforcing rules, coordinating staff meetings, and assisting with pool maintenance while upholding high service standards for guests and team members.

Qualifications

• Current Lifeguard training certification (American Red Cross or equivalent).
• Standard First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification required.
• 6 months of experience as a certified lifeguard.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all aquatic lifeguard staff.
• Perform first aid/CPR/AED in emergencies.
• Inspect aquatic areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain aquatic records and reports.
• Ensure adherence to pool rules and safety policies.
• Assist with pool maintenance and equipment handling.

Skills

Lifeguard training

Organizational skills

Leadership awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Power washers

Pool vacuum cleaners

Job description

## DescriptionNature of WorkUnder the direction of the Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics, EPRD Head Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring all patrons, including employees, are safe at all times by ensuring all applicable rules and regulations are adhered to at all times. Also under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor-Aquatics, this position oversees all lifeguard staff ensuring safety standards and appropriate modes of conducts are observed at all times within the functional area(s) of responsibility.Essential Functions* Ensure EPRD aquatic rules and regulations are adhered to at all times by both patrons as well as employees.* Proactively monitor functional areas of responsibility in order to ensure injuries and emergencies are responded to in a timely and efficient manner.* Administer First Aid/CPR/AED in cases of emergency.* Adhere to aquatic as well as EPRD rules and regulations as related to the functional areas of responsibility.* Inspects aquatic area(s) in order to ensure appropriate levels of cleanliness are observed.* Maintain and review a variety of aquatic records, reports, and statistics.* Must possess a highly defined focus toward both internal and external guest service.* Find approved substitutes when needed.* Other duties as assigned.Management & Supervisory Duties* Supervise and coordinate all aquatic lifeguard staff.* Attend, and actively participate in, all assigned staff meetings as applicable.Illustrative Examples of Duties* Perform all required duties in a timely manner.* Maintain an orderly environment with aquatic area(s).* Assist in the maintenance of pool maintenance and cleaning as applicable.* Demonstrate swimming and rescue skill as applicable.* Assist in the movement of pool equipment as applicable.* Assist with the maintaining of proper levels of pool water chemistry relating to the functional areas of responsibilities.* Assist management personnel in the supervision of aquatic classes.## QualificationsSkills* Practice, at all times, skills acquired from the American Red Cross Lifeguard training or other applicable training course.* Must possess strong organizational skill.* Must possess a basic understand of leadership methodology.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge* Thorough knowledge of modern principles, methods, practices and equipment relating to the functional areas of responsibility, including, but not limited to, power washers and pool vacuum cleaners.* Must possess basic knowledge mechanical and chemical pool equipment as related to the functional areas of responsibility.Abilities* Ability to perform basic functions of emergency rescue as deemed from the American Red Cross Lifeguard training program or other applicable training program.Required Training, Experience & Qualifications* Must possess and maintain current certification for Lifeguard training, Standard First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Bloodborne Pathogens.* Must possess 6 months experience as a certified lifeguard* Preferred one year of WSI experience\*Please note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job.