Head Lifeguard Part-Time

Estes-Valley-Recreation-; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification assistance

Job summary

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District operates an aquatic facility where lifeguards ensure the safety of patrons and facilities. The role includes supervising staff in the Aquatics Manager's absence and maintaining a high level of customer service.

Responsibilities include lifeguard duties, emergency response, and after WSI certification teaching swim lessons, with training and certification support provided by EVRPD. Flexible scheduling helps meet business needs and events at the facility.

Qualifications

• Interact with the public and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Follow lifeguard policies and procedures, including teaching when certified.
• Remain calm in emergencies and work with minimal supervision.
• Apply lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques as required.
• CPR, First Aid, and emergency medical procedures knowledge.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifeguard duties and monitor swimmers for safety.
• Assist Aquatics Manager in leading staff and guests safety.
• Provide emergency care until EMS arrives.
• Teach swim lessons after WSI certification.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the facility.
• Assist with water balance, chemical handling, and pump room checks.
• Complete reports for the Aquatic Manager and assist with events.
• Attend monthly trainings and supervise pool activities as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Emergency response

Calm under pressure

Surveillance & rescue

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma

Lifeguard certification

Job description

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for the safety and well-being of the aquatic facility patrons and facilities by preventing and responding to emergencies. Position assists with supervising aquatic staff in the absence of the Aquatics Manager. This is a position of significant customer service impact. Flexible schedule is required to meet business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform duties of lifeguard as required.
• Assist Aquatics Manager in the leadership of the lifeguard staff/junior guards and oversee the safety of guests in and around the aquatics area.
• Monitor swimmers for safety associated with lifeguard duties, and provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Once WSI certification has been obtained, teach swim lessons.
• Present professional conduct, appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Perform and lead staff in various daily preventative maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Assist with water balancing, chemical handling, routine pump room maintenance, and safety checks on equipment and play features.
• Complete reports and records assigned by the Aquatic Manager, and assist with preparations and cleanup for daily activities and operations.
• Attend and assist with required monthly in-service trainings.
• Organize and assist with pool parties and other aquatic special events.
• Enforce all District policies, pool rules and regulations involving the operation of the pool, promote safety for pool participants, and follow safety directives established by the City, County, State, Federal, and Aquatics Supervisor.
• Display the knowledge and has the ability to perform the Emergency Action Plan.
• Uphold the standards of EVRPD, Aquatic Center and the American Red Cross.
• Patrol pool area and provide assistance and general customer service to visitors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

• Display the knowledge and ability to perform the Emergency Action Plan.
• Uphold the standards of EVRPD, EVCC and the American Red Cross.
• Patrol pool area and provide general customer service to visitors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Interact with the public in a professional manner and communicate clearly and concisely with others, both orally and in writing.
• Departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned, and Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures including teaching methods and techniques.
• Follow safe operational policies and procedures, enforce department policies and procedures, and interpret written instructions and manuals.
• Remain calm in emergency situations.
• Effectively work with little or no supervision.
• Apply lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques including operation of equipment necessary to perform job functions.
• CPR, First Aid, and emergency medical procedures.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required:
  • Must be at least 17 years of age
  • Must have 1 or more years of customer service
  • Lifeguard certification or ability to pass Lifeguard certification before starting work (Assistance can be provided to get Lifeguard certification.)
• Preferred:
  • High School Diploma
  • Experience leading individuals or a team in an aquatics environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent or ability to get certified)
• AED, CPR and First Aid certifications.
• WSI and LGI certifications. (Assistance can be provided to obtain additional certifications.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Majority of work is in a busy aquatic setting, exposed to wet/humid conditions, with moderate to loud noise and frequent interruptions.
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposed to acceptable levels of chlorine, acid, sodium bicarbonate and calcium chloride.
• Occasionally exposed to paint and cleaning chemicals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing, and using hands to handle or feel; requires standing, swimming, walking, and reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to bend, balance, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, and grasp objects; and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Work requires near and far vision acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Physically able to complete a 300-yard swim and perform all appropriate lifeguard skills.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to EVRPD’s pre-employment screening requirements including, but not limited to:

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District