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Head Lifeguard
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Clearfield City .
Typical hiring salary for this position ranges between $16.83 per hour to $18.51 per hour, depending on experience.
Performs a variety of first-line supervisory and advanced pool-side and water safety duties as needed to assure safe use of pool facilities. Monitors water activities to assure safety and prevent accident or injury to patrons. Assumes responsibility for pool operations and enforces pool and facility rules and regulations in the absence of the Aquatics Supervisor or Assistant Aquatics Supervisor.
Works under the general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor.
Provides close to immediate supervision of Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors.
Examples Of Duties
Performs as the head lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor and staff trainer; provides training to less experienced lifeguards; observes patron activities; enforces rules; disciplines or ejects patrons for rule infractions; ensures compliance of policies and procedures by lifeguards; monitors patrons to prevent theft or facility abuse.
Assists in the development of lifeguard work schedules; assures shifts are properly staffed; monitors performance and makes recommendations affecting employment status, such as advancement, discipline and discharge.
Performs first aid as needed to assist individuals suffering injuries; performs water rescues as needed to prevent mishaps and drowning.
Practices preventative life guarding; maintains constant alertness and awareness of patron activities to minimize exposure or threat of incident or accident.
Directs and performs general upkeep and custodial duties; cleans facility floors, mops, sweeps, vacuums, polishes, etc.; cleans pool decks; monitors water temperatures and chemical balances testing chlorination and Ph levels, takes water samples; may make minor equipment adjustments to assure proper temperature and chemical standards.
Performs opening and closing procedures; assures all systems are properly functioning; secures doors and other accesses; assures shift duties are completed.
Maintains accurate supervisor, cleaning, accident /incident and chemical reports daily.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school.
One to two (1-2) years of progressively responsible experience related to aquatic practices or related background.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications
Must be Red Cross certified as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
Must be Red Cross certified in first aid and CPR/Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional Rescuer.
Must be willing to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Additional Qualifications/Information
Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of aquatics and recreational activities; basic mathematics related to cashiering and changing money; water safety practices, rules and guidelines; general principles of supervision.
Ability to demonstrate advanced swimming skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; demonstrate good judgment and decision making.
Work Environment Incu bent of the position performs in a climate controlled environment. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as swimming, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand and finger dexterity exist. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally exposed to noise. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, pool mechanical systems. Occasionally exposed to wet and dry conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. Mental application utilizes memory of details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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Head Lifeguard
role at
Clearfield City .
Typical hiring salary for this position ranges between $16.83 per hour to $18.51 per hour, depending on experience.
Performs a variety of first-line supervisory and advanced pool-side and water safety duties as needed to assure safe use of pool facilities. Monitors water activities to assure safety and prevent accident or injury to patrons. Assumes responsibility for pool operations and enforces pool and facility rules and regulations in the absence of the Aquatics Supervisor or Assistant Aquatics Supervisor.
Works under the general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor.
Provides close to immediate supervision of Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors.
Examples Of Duties
Performs as the head lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor and staff trainer; provides training to less experienced lifeguards; observes patron activities; enforces rules; disciplines or ejects patrons for rule infractions; ensures compliance of policies and procedures by lifeguards; monitors patrons to prevent theft or facility abuse.
Assists in the development of lifeguard work schedules; assures shifts are properly staffed; monitors performance and makes recommendations affecting employment status, such as advancement, discipline and discharge.
Performs first aid as needed to assist individuals suffering injuries; performs water rescues as needed to prevent mishaps and drowning.
Practices preventative life guarding; maintains constant alertness and awareness of patron activities to minimize exposure or threat of incident or accident.
Directs and performs general upkeep and custodial duties; cleans facility floors, mops, sweeps, vacuums, polishes, etc.; cleans pool decks; monitors water temperatures and chemical balances testing chlorination and Ph levels, takes water samples; may make minor equipment adjustments to assure proper temperature and chemical standards.
Performs opening and closing procedures; assures all systems are properly functioning; secures doors and other accesses; assures shift duties are completed.
Maintains accurate supervisor, cleaning, accident /incident and chemical reports daily.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school.
One to two (1-2) years of progressively responsible experience related to aquatic practices or related background.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications
Must be Red Cross certified as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
Must be Red Cross certified in first aid and CPR/Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional Rescuer.
Must be willing to work evenings, holidays, and weekends.
Additional Qualifications/Information
Considerable knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of aquatics and recreational activities; basic mathematics related to cashiering and changing money; water safety practices, rules and guidelines; general principles of supervision.
Ability to demonstrate advanced swimming skills; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; demonstrate good judgment and decision making.
Work Environment Incu bent of the position performs in a climate controlled environment. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain, such as swimming, walking, standing, stooping, lifting, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand and finger dexterity exist. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally exposed to noise. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, pool mechanical systems. Occasionally exposed to wet and dry conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals. Mental application utilizes memory of details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Government Administration
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