Village of Lincolnwood
Aquatic Center - Head Lifeguard
Village of Lincolnwood, Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States, 60712
REPORTS TO
Aquatic Center Managers and Aquatic Center Coordinators
JOB SUMMARY Under close supervision of the Aquatic Center Managers, performs professional duties in ensuring effective performance of lifeguard functions. Assists with training, providing on-shift support, and evaluating lifeguards. Ensures that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures. Coordinates with Aquatic Center staff in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools, monitoring swimmers, and enforcing all safety rules.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties specific to the Head Lifeguard position:
Lead staff through professional attitude and superior job performance
Directly supervise Lifeguards
Determine the positioning of lifeguards and the rotation within the shifts to meet the facility/program/personnel/patron needs with the Aquatic Center Manager's input
Remain on deck at all times, unless assigned elsewhere or responding to an emergency
Supervising all activity areas including pool, deck, locker rooms, concession area, lifeguard office, water slides, and diving boards
Respond to whistles and emergency signals from lifeguards. Determine a response plan and/ or activate the emergency action plan.
Complete appropriate documentation including incident and accident reports, lifeguard audits, and other documentation as assigned
Address customer requests and complaints in a courteous and thorough manner, involving managers as needed
Frequent rotations to all lifeguard stations to ensure lifeguards are properly equipped to successfully monitor the facility
Comply with all Village policies, protocols, and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Adhere to Lifeguard Duties as Follows:
Prevent accidents by eliminating hazards and hazardous behavior and enforcing rules and regulations
Perform thorough patron surveillance
Maintain a high level of proficiency, including Lifeguarding and CPR skills
Manage emergencies with care according to acceptable standards
Ensure pool patrons can enjoy their experience by providing friendly, conscientious service
Must be available to teach swim lessons
Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
Be aware of emergency action plans and be prepared to perform assigned role at all times
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The wage range for this position is $17.50-$18.50 per hour. This position is seasonal and does not qualify for benefits.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be Red Cross Certified in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid and Safety
This position requires a completed or in-progress high school diploma; some college preferred
Must be available to work at least one weekend day
Must be able to attend all in-service training sessions as required
This position requires the following.
Must be able to maintain a clear line of communication with supervisors
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
Ability to pass pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department
Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork, such as Accident Reports and Incident Reports
Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to properly fill out incident and accident reports as well as be able to communicate in an emergency situation.
REASONING ABILITIES Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to work with the public (all ages)
Ability to prioritize duties and complete tasks within a timely manner
Understanding of the principles, policies, and objectives of the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously
Commitment to promoting the positive image of Village of Lincolnwood
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is often required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hand and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to sit or stand for an extended period of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies between moderate and high. Frequent exposure to natural and seasonal weather conditions as well as insects while guarding the pool and completing job duties.
SAFETY All employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to adopt the concept that the safe way to perform a task is the most efficient and the only acceptable way to perform it. Safety adherence of performance will be considered an important measure of employee performance evaluation. As such, the employee must:
Comply with established safe work rules and the special instructions of the supervisor
Report all accidents and injuries immediately and cooperate in all accident and injury investigations, supplying supervisors with full and complete information
Submit recommendations for safety and efficiency, as well as report defective equipment and unsafe conditions
Know their exact duties in case of fire or catastrophe
Use safety equipment provided for personal use in performing daily work assignments
Only operate equipment trained and authorized to operate
Provide public protection from unsafe conditions and hazards resulting from municipal work operations
Participate in special safety activities, as designated, such as Safety Committees, Job Safety Analysis, special training, etc.
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JOB SUMMARY Under close supervision of the Aquatic Center Managers, performs professional duties in ensuring effective performance of lifeguard functions. Assists with training, providing on-shift support, and evaluating lifeguards. Ensures that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures. Coordinates with Aquatic Center staff in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools, monitoring swimmers, and enforcing all safety rules.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Duties specific to the Head Lifeguard position:
Lead staff through professional attitude and superior job performance
Directly supervise Lifeguards
Determine the positioning of lifeguards and the rotation within the shifts to meet the facility/program/personnel/patron needs with the Aquatic Center Manager's input
Remain on deck at all times, unless assigned elsewhere or responding to an emergency
Supervising all activity areas including pool, deck, locker rooms, concession area, lifeguard office, water slides, and diving boards
Respond to whistles and emergency signals from lifeguards. Determine a response plan and/ or activate the emergency action plan.
Complete appropriate documentation including incident and accident reports, lifeguard audits, and other documentation as assigned
Address customer requests and complaints in a courteous and thorough manner, involving managers as needed
Frequent rotations to all lifeguard stations to ensure lifeguards are properly equipped to successfully monitor the facility
Comply with all Village policies, protocols, and procedures
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Adhere to Lifeguard Duties as Follows:
Prevent accidents by eliminating hazards and hazardous behavior and enforcing rules and regulations
Perform thorough patron surveillance
Maintain a high level of proficiency, including Lifeguarding and CPR skills
Manage emergencies with care according to acceptable standards
Ensure pool patrons can enjoy their experience by providing friendly, conscientious service
Must be available to teach swim lessons
Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
Be aware of emergency action plans and be prepared to perform assigned role at all times
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The wage range for this position is $17.50-$18.50 per hour. This position is seasonal and does not qualify for benefits.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be Red Cross Certified in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and Community First Aid and Safety
This position requires a completed or in-progress high school diploma; some college preferred
Must be available to work at least one weekend day
Must be able to attend all in-service training sessions as required
This position requires the following.
Must be able to maintain a clear line of communication with supervisors
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
Ability to pass pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department
Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork, such as Accident Reports and Incident Reports
Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures
Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to properly fill out incident and accident reports as well as be able to communicate in an emergency situation.
REASONING ABILITIES Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to work with the public (all ages)
Ability to prioritize duties and complete tasks within a timely manner
Understanding of the principles, policies, and objectives of the Proesel Park Family Aquatic Center
Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously
Commitment to promoting the positive image of Village of Lincolnwood
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is often required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hand and arms, talk, and hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employee must be able to sit or stand for an extended period of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies between moderate and high. Frequent exposure to natural and seasonal weather conditions as well as insects while guarding the pool and completing job duties.
SAFETY All employees are expected, as a condition of employment, to adopt the concept that the safe way to perform a task is the most efficient and the only acceptable way to perform it. Safety adherence of performance will be considered an important measure of employee performance evaluation. As such, the employee must:
Comply with established safe work rules and the special instructions of the supervisor
Report all accidents and injuries immediately and cooperate in all accident and injury investigations, supplying supervisors with full and complete information
Submit recommendations for safety and efficiency, as well as report defective equipment and unsafe conditions
Know their exact duties in case of fire or catastrophe
Use safety equipment provided for personal use in performing daily work assignments
Only operate equipment trained and authorized to operate
Provide public protection from unsafe conditions and hazards resulting from municipal work operations
Participate in special safety activities, as designated, such as Safety Committees, Job Safety Analysis, special training, etc.
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