Head Lifeguard

JOB LOCATION

800 N Telluride St Aurora, Colorado 80011-7815

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring salary: $19/hour

THIS POSTING IS COLLECTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL CITY OF AURORA INDOOR POOLS.

**This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Head Lifeguards. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and qualifications match the needs of the position. **

A manager or head guard will be at the pool during open swims and private parties. The Head Guard acts as management in their absence. They will be able to contact management as the need arises. The Head Guard's skills should be exemplary of the professionalism that is required & expected of all lifeguards. Head Guards must know how to handle and resolve issues that arise from various situations and accidents that occur at the pool.  

 

• Determines the dynamic blind spots that result from varying weather patterns and adjusts guarding accordingly. 

• Assists with training sessions of guards. 

• Determines guard rotation and is in charge of vigilant 10/20 scans. 

• Works with patrons on issues and incidents that arise at the pool. 

• Hourly chemical, pump room and pool check. 

• Every 30 minutes (more if needed) walk around the pool and check the water clarity, bottom middle and surface of the water for anything that should not be there and the deck making sure everything safe and there is no one in need of care.   

• Checks deck and pool zones every half hour or sooner if needed based upon varying conditions. 

• First responder for first aid to patrons. 

• Initializes, coordinates and progresses the emergency action plan. 

• Hourly monitors pool chemistry and reports to manager. 

• Supervises cleanup of body fluids and fecal accidents. 

• Checks and maintains proper functionality of rescue equipment. 

• Directs in house audits and lifeguard vigilance tests. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Education/Experience:

• Equivalent training and experience that will demonstrate required knowledge, abilities and skills.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of pool safety and emergency action plans.

Abilities:

• Ability to maintain a safe environment at work site.

Skills:

• Skill in the life saving techniques and emergency response.

Licenses, Certificates and/or Equipment Required:

• Lifeguard training

• Standard first aid and CPR-PR certification or equivalent program certification. 

• Water S