Head Lifeguard- NBPT

JOB TITLE: Lifeguard
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Parks and Recreation
REPORTS TO: Pool Manager

SUMMARY: Responsible for ensuring patron safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations; performs water rescues and administers basic first aid as needed; carries out emergency operating procedures and notifies proper authorities; assists with general maintenance and cleaning of pool area and equipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
▪ Ensures patron safety by strictly enforcing all pool rules and regulations and applying disciplinary action for violations.
▪ Enters the water to rescue individuals in trouble and the necessary aid to revive them.
▪ Carries out emergency operation procedures and notifies proper authorities.
▪ Assists in maintaining facilities; cleans pool, decks, restrooms, gutters, etc.
▪ Informs pool manager of needed material and equipment.
▪ Recommends to the pool manager the removal of patrons due to misconduct.
▪ Assists the pool manager and head lifeguard in pool maintenance and repairs
▪ Assists in special activities at the pool
▪ Must swim 200m per day while on duty
▪ Must perform one rescue per day
▪ Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪ None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
▪ Operates the mechanical workings of swimming pools such as valves, vacuum pumps, and sprayers, ensuring that they are maintained and safe
▪ Wears the proper uniform at all times.
▪ Works outside and is exposed to extreme heat and changing weather.
▪ Sits for extended periods of time while observing pool activities; must remain alert for emergencies.
▪ Must maintain regular attendance.
▪ Works long hours during the summer months.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABIITIES:
▪ Skilled in enforcing pool rules and regulations
▪ Performs emergency operation procedures and informs proper authorities
▪ Skill in dealing effectively and efficiently with the public
▪ Can sit in an alert manner and observe the activities of the pool while on the stand
▪ Learns the operation and maintenance of the pool facilities
▪ Can understand and follow oral and written instructions

PREFERENCES:
▪ None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
▪ Completion of 9th grade.
▪ Must possess a valid Lifeguarding Certificate or willing to obtain prior to start.
▪ Must possess a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain prior to start.
▪ Minimum age of 16 years

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
▪ Must pass pre-employment drug screening
▪ Must pass criminal history check
▪ Must pass American RedCross Lifeguard prerequisite tests.