Lead Lifeguard-Chilson/Winona - Seasonal

City of Loveland, Colorado - Government; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Lifeguard to ensure the safety of swimmers at local pools. This role involves enforcing safety regulations, responding to emergencies, and maintaining a positive environment for guests. The ideal candidate will have lifeguarding experience, relevant certifications, and strong customer service skills. Join a vibrant community and contribute to a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for all. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of lifeguarding and customer service experience required.
• Must possess current Lifeguard, CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure swimmer safety and enforce pool rules.
• Monitor conditions and respond to emergencies effectively.
• Complete daily operational paperwork and assist with swim lessons.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Customer Service

Emergency Response

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Education

Lifeguard Certification

CPR Certification

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Our Lead Lifeguard is responsible to ensure the safety of swimmers at Chilson Recreation Center Pool and Winona Outdoor Pool. Responsible for all aspects of aquatics safety and ensuring operations are adhered to in the absence of supervisory personnel. The salary range for this position is $15.53 - $20.96 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Must be at least 17 years of age at time of hire. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen.

The position will remain open until filled.

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Essential Functions:

• Enhances the Recreation Department image and ensures a quality visit to aquatics area.
• Ensures a safe environment by communicating with and taking direction from aquatics supervisory personnel related to lifeguard rotations, ratios, completion of daily operational and cleaning duties, checking safety equipment, water testing and ensuring proper chemistry balance and clarity.
• Responsible for all aspects of opening and closing procedures.
• Guards all swim areas and enforces rules and safety regulations.
• Monitors weather conditions and works with supervisory personnel concerning unsafe conditions.
• Completes required daily paperwork.
• Assists with comprehensive swim lesson programs, if applicable.
• Effectively responds to emergency situations and performs lifesaving procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a good public relations image with guests through communications, positive interactions and consistent enforcement of all policies and procedures.
• Disseminates and promotes Parks and Recreation program information and directs guests to proper locations.
• Resolves administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies, procedures and interactions with staff and guests.

Other Job Functions:

• May be required to cross-train in other areas.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• May be required to oversee facility when supervisory personnel are absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• 1 year lifeguarding experience required.
• 1 year customer service-related experience required.
• Must be 17 years of age at the time of hire.

Certifications:

• Current Lifeguard Certification, CPR, AED and First Aid certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess general working knowledge of pool and aquatics area operations.
• Must have general knowledge of swim lesson programming and pool maintenance.
• Must recognize, react quickly and correctly in emergency situations and will be required to perform the necessary lifesaving procedures.
• Must make sound judgments, exercise conflict resolution, and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful and/or disciplinary situations.
• Must possess knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to water safety and be able to communicate with staff and guests alike in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
• Proven skills in lifeguarding, and first aid/lifesaving procedures necessary.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Working Environment:

• Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.
• Exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions that may lead to workplace injury such as working in heights, exposure to fly ash and/or energized electrical equipment.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation.Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check, including a criminal sex offender and a pre-employment drug screen.