Water Safety Officer (WSO)

The Water Safety Officer (WSO) is responsible for assisting in the operation, management, and maintenance of NOVA Parks water park facilities.  

Pay Rate:  $18.00 per hour

Major Duties/Specific Task

• Ensures safe and proper operation of the water park complex by conducting routine inspections.
• Assists with training and evaluating lifeguard personnel.
• Ensures proper water quality and standards of cleanliness.
• Monitors chemical controller units and lightning detection systems
• Enforces safety standards.
• Performs tasks of a lifeguard when needed.
• Inspects to ensure proper storage and use of pool chemicals.
• Assists with routine maintenance/repair of equipment.
• Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance to pool managers.
• Conducts staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintains record logs on water quality, inspections, lifeguard testing, employee evaluations, visitation, saves, etc.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the Park Specialist, Pool Manager, and/or Supervisor on Duty.
• Ensures safety of all pool patrons in and around the swimming pool.
• Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
• Informs swimmers and pool patrons of rules and regulations, and enforce as needed.
• Handles inquiries and provides assistance and information as needed.
• Administers first aid to injured patrons.
• Assists with minor housekeeping duties around pool complex including litter pick-up, cleaning restrooms, etc.
• Assists with pool operation and maintenance including vacuuming, scum line cleaning, removing debris from pool deck, deck furniture cleaning and relocation, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned by Park Specialist, Pool Manager, Assistant Park Manager, and/or Supervisor on Duty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Certification in Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP®), Healthcare Provider Basic Lifesaving Support, and Standard First Aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the staff.
• Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
• Demonstrated supervisory and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of pool mechanical equipment and related materials.
• Ability to make minor repairs on pool equipment as needed.
• Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations.
• Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Required to purchase and wear standard WSO uniform.