Head Lifeguard (Hourly) - Swim & Fitness Center

City of Westminster; Center (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Westminster as a Head Lifeguard, leading a team to ensure pool safety and guest satisfaction. This role includes training junior lifeguards and requires a commitment to emergency preparedness. Ideal for candidates with lifeguard experience and a passion for community service.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and CPR/AED certification required.
• One year experience as a lifeguard.
• Ability to obtain required certifications within a year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of guests and lifeguards at the facility.
• Train and mentor lifeguards on safety procedures.
• Respond quickly in emergency situations.

Skills

Lifeguarding Techniques

Customer Service

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Head Lifeguard (Hourly) - Swim & Fitness Center

Head Lifeguard (Hourly) - Swim & Fitness Center

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CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Head Lifeguard position is a leadership role on the lifeguard team that ensures the safety of guests, lifeguards, rule enforcement, and pool safety standards. This position also trains and mentors the lifeguards. The Head Lifeguard is responsible for taking initiative in in-service trainings, lifeguard certifications, and day-to-day pool operations. This is a safety-sensitive position that allows for growth opportunities, promotion within, and demands a safety-conscious mindset in a fast-paced aquatics environment.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the Departments mission: Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.

Every Employee Is Accountable To

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
  
  

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate accountability for work and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
  
  

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate preventative lifeguarding and current lifeguard techniques, standards, and procedures related to rescue of drowning swimmers or any user in a distressful situation in or around the swimming pool
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations, making proper judgments as to the correct course of action
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning, regardless of situation and even if possible drowning victim resists rescue efforts
• Demonstrate ability to perform first aid, CPR, and AED procedures common in swimming pool operations and within certification standards
• Enforce pool safety rules firmly and courteously with the public in a professional manner
• Assist hourly lifeguards with enforcing or communicating rules to the public
• Use cleaning agents, brushes, and scrub pads on pool surfaces and aquatics equipment and assist supervisor team in training for safe use of such products
• Instruct swimming classes of various age groups and ability levels
• Use computers for e-mail communication through Outlook and for timesheet entry
• Work courteously with the public and support the city guest/host philosophy and SPIRIT values
• Pass the City of Westminster’s swim and lifeguard skills test
  
  

Job Specific Functions

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks 2. Professionalism - Exhibit professionalism in conduct and image3. Deck Management - Maintain safety in and around the pool area4. Emergency Response - Take the lead role in emergencies in or around the pools5. Task Completion - Lead and accomplish daily maintenance, janitorial, and aquatic-related tasks.6. Teaching - Lead aquatic programming and training, including staff in-services, certifications, and swim lessons7. Maintains regular and punctual attendance

• Reliability - Maintain reliability as a head lifeguard and member of the aquatic’s leadership team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Communicate effectively with City staff and guests
• Support and model quality internal and external guest service
• Maintain clean and organized office spaced
• Maintain office etiquette in a shared space
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Lead cleaning operations in and around the natatorium
• Monitor activities in swimming pool areas and takes action to prevent drowning, injuries, or accidents
• Demonstrate leadership, take initiative, and make recommendations for safe lifeguard ratios and rotations
• Oversees deck operations when aquatic supervisors are not present
• Maintain cognizance and initiate the Emergency Action Plan as necessary
• Assist in completing incident, accident, and save reports
• Monitor and ensure completion of opening and closing duties
• Test water quality and make necessary adjustments to comply with established health standards
• Take initiative to perform cleaning duties including but not limited to the pool, deck, and mechanical rooms
• Communicate issues to the aquatic’s management team
• Utilize assigned software and city-designated software platforms to communicate, document, and complete assignments
• Assist and participate in staff motivation to complete daily tasks
• Maintain records for water quality/balance and mechanical issues
• Conduct classes in swimming for various age groups and levels of ability
• Assist with leading monthly in-service trainings and lead lifeguard meetings as scheduled Assist in teaching lifeguard certification classes
• Assist, act as a leader, and set example to other lifeguards on proper class instruction and lifeguard skills
• Participate in and contribute to teambuilding activities
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion.

Position Requirements/Working Conditions/Pre-employment Requirements

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One (1) full year of experience as a lifeguard at a year-round public pool or two (2) summer seasons at a seasonal pool
• CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification, Basic First Aid certification, and Lifeguard Training certification
• Ability to obtain StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor Certification within one year - training provided by the City
• Ability to obtain Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification within one year - training provided by the City
  
  

Preferred :

• Two (2) full years of experience as a lifeguard at a year-round public pool
• StarGuard Lifeguard Certification
• Certified water safety instructor (WSI) or the equivalent
  
  

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Work performed is physical in nature and involves sufficient physical strength and stamina:

• Constant sitting, standing, and walking throughout pool area to observe patrons’ adherence to facility rules, and inspect for safety hazards
• Constant near and far visual acuity to observe pools for possible troubled swimmers and safety hazards; constant audial acuity to be aware of troubled individual that may be out of line of sight
• Frequent crouching/squatting, kneeling, and bending/twisting to perform pool maintenance and rescue duties; frequent climbing and balancing to ascent and descend elevated lifeguard stands
• Frequent light grasps to hold rescue tubes throughout shift and safely use maintenance items; occasional firm grasp and fine motor skills to perform water testing, first aid, and other emergency functions
• Occasional reaching overheard to pull up to lifeguard stands; frequent reaching below shoulder to perform pool maintenance and emergency functions
• Occasional lifting of ten (10) pounds from floor to overhead to move equipment and supplies; occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds from floor to chest to assist in moving furniture, equipment, and patrons on backboards
• Occasionally carry 75 pounds up to 50 feet and 50 pounds up to 100 feet to perform emergency rescues; occasionally push/pull 75 pounds to remove individuals from pool area in an emergency situation, and set up bleachers for events and lane ropes for lap swim
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is constantly performed in a high-volume indoor pool setting with constant exposure to loud noise and wet/humid conditions. Work includes periods of high activity and stress during emergency situations. Sufficient physical strength, stamina, and conditioning are needed to rescue swimmers in danger of drowning who may resist rescue.

Required Materials And Equipment

Knowledge of lifeguard equipment to include but not limited to rescue tubes, backboards, bag valve masks, AED, whistles, chemical testing kits, basic pool chemicals, telephones, two-way radios, and megaphones. Uses cleaning chemicals and cleaning equipment such as pool vacuum, hose, pressure washer, and scrubbers. Operates personal computers and other standard office equipment.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history
• Drug screen and physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
• Must be able to provide proof that all required certifications are current by the first day of employment
• Must be able to pass the City of Westminster’s swim and lifeguard skills test, and demonstrate CPR, rescue breathing skills, and the use of an AED
  
  

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

Employees not assigned benefits are employees working less than 20 hours a week, temporary employees, seasonal employees, and hourly employees.

Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Other

• Industries

  Law Enforcement and Public Safety

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