Head Lifeguard - Part-Time

Desoto Group Inc; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Desoto Group Inc. is seeking a Lifeguard Supervisor to ensure customer safety around pool areas and supervise lifeguards and attendants. Responsibilities include training, rescue readiness, incident reporting, and program instruction for all ages.

The role involves flexible scheduling, weekend work, and collaboration with city staff. The position emphasizes safety, prevention, and excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification within 3 months of hire.
• Requires American Red Cross Lifeguard certification before hire date.
• CPO/AFO license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifeguards and pool attendants; manage rotations and replacements as needed.
• Maintain pool safety by enforcing rules and monitoring activities.
• Keep incident records, chemical readings, and daily logs up to date.
• Provide customer service by answering inquiries and directing patrons to the right areas.
• Instruct swimming programs for preschool to adults; support water safety education.
• Attend mandatory training and coordinate with Aquatics Management staff.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

CPR/AED

First aid

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

ARC Water Safety Instructor

ARC Lifeguard Certification

CPO/AFO Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of customers in and around swimming pool areas. This is accomplished by overseeing the activities of lifeguards, conducting lifeguard training, visually scanning swimming pool areas, identifying distressed swimmers or customers, performing in-water rescues and assists as necessary, completing CPR when appropriate, and providing first aid care to customers. Other duties may include providing customer service support, maintaining swimming pools and equipment, managing swimming pool chemicals, assisting with locker room and bathroom maintenance, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position provides direction to other employees.

Our Core Values

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment. This will be accomplished by taking pool chemical readings and adjusting chemical levels when necessary. The restrooms are to be inspected and cleaned, as well as the pool deck.
• Maintain exemplary rescue skills, assist Aquatic Supervisor with in-service training.
• Maintain records, including incident reports, AED, daily chemical readings, and disciplinary action.
• Supervise the daily activities of the pool attendants and lifeguards, including rotation, finding replacements for absent guards, monitoring the number of guards needed, position of guard stands (glare), use of safety equipment, and behavior and professionalism of guard staff.
• Provides customer service support by offering assistance to customers, responding to customer inquiries, addressing customer concerns or problems, educating customers on facility rules and procedures, and directing customers to appropriate persons and areas.
• Provides swimming programs by instructing a variety of levels of preschool, youth, and adults, and answering questions on water safety.
• Attends mandatory in-service training.
• May be assigned as a lifeguard
• May be assigned as a swim instructor
• Arrive to work every day, on time, as scheduled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.
• Position requires the ability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, and during holidays based on operational needs. Flexible schedule: hours will be set by the Aquatics Management Staff.
• Requires valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification within three (3) months of hire, with the ability to maintain it while employed.
• Requires valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification before hire date, with the ability to maintain it while employed.
• The American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor is desired or willing to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire, with the ability to maintain it while employed.
• CPO/AFO License (ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, with the ability to maintain it while employed.)

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of pool safety.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of how to prevent accidents and how to react if there is an accident.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.
• Ability to attend all training and meetings as required.
• Ability to present a clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
• Ability to operate small equipment used in the performance of essential job functions;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

Benefits

• There are no benefits available for this position.