Head Lifeguard

Town of Flower Mound; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Flower Mound seeks a Lifeguard to ensure the safety and well-being of all patrons at the aquatics facility. This role involves monitoring pool activities, providing emergency care, supervising Lifeguard staff, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should possess necessary certifications and have prior experience as a Lifeguard.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Lifeguard required.
• Valid state-issued driver's license needed.
• Must submit to a drug test and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers and ensure safety at the aquatics facility.
• Train and supervise part-time Lifeguard staff.
• Assist with pool maintenance and chemical testing.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Certifications

Job description

Protects the safety and well-being of each patron utilizing the aquatics facility. Enforces the aquatics facility's rules and regulations. Assists in supervising, hiring, training, and scheduling part-time/seasonal Lifeguard staff.• Performs all Lifeguard job duties and responsibilities ensuring that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the deck areas; monitors pool activities; prevents accidents; and minimizes or eliminates hazardous situations.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary until the arrival of emergency medical services. Applies first aid and performs water rescues as necessary.
• Assists in supervising and hiring part-time/seasonal Lifeguard staff.
• Assists in training, development, and evaluating part-time/seasonal Lifeguard staff.
• Assists in planning, implementing, and enforcing Lifeguard staff rotation and schedules. Assists with scheduling of Lifeguard staff to assure adequate aquatics coverage during hours of operation and facility rentals.
• Recommends and enforces all safety rules and regulations of the aquatics facility to patrons.
• Performs miscellaneous administrative tasks necessary for successful aquatics program operations.
• Assists with managing the operation and maintenance of the pools. Maintains standards of safety and sanitation in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, policies, and guidelines for the operation of a public swimming pool. Conducts water tests and add pool chemicals as directed.
• Assists with the distribution, control, and requisitioning of aquatics equipment and supplies. Recommends the purchase of chemicals, first aid supplies, pool supplies, and equipment as necessary.
• Supports other areas within the Community Activity Center by assisting with special events, recreational programs, facility rentals, and facility coverage issues in the absence of staff.
• Prepares and submits reports to include rescues, assists, accidents, and first aid to Supervisor.
• Attends mandatory training and in-service meetings.
• Informs Supervisor of all work-related activities.
• Adheres to the personnel, safety, and divisional policies and procedures of the Town.
• Assists co-workers and other divisions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferred.
•Must have a valid state issued driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

EDUCATION:
•CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Certifications are required.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
•One (1) year of experience as a Lifeguard is required.

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test, and thorough background checks (including criminal history).KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
•Must have excellent leadership, organizational, and communicative skills, both oral and written.
•Must maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with citizens, the general public, employees, and volunteers.
•Must be able to work various hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.*

• To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to talk, write, see, read, hear, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include running, kneeling, bending, twisting, dragging, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of various recreational and athletic equipment.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HIPAA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.