Head Lifeguard

POSITION TITLE:  Head Lifeguard   (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:  req7493
DEPARTMENT:  Recreation - All Facilities
LOCATION:  MULBERRY INDOOR POOL
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Hourly Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE:   $16.75 per hour
SELECTION PROCESS:  Application deadline is: Open until Filled

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Summary:  Performs supervisory, administrative and aquatic tasks at the City’s aquatic facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities and illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

•  Supervises and is responsible for all programs and staff in the facility while on duty.
• Is liaison between guests and staff
• Maintains the equipment, facilities, and environment in a safe and sanitary condition.
• May have to maintain filter system within guidelines.
• Maintain proper chemical balance cleanliness of pool water and deck.
• Assumes responsibilities of taking disciplinary action as necessary while on duty.
• Reports all exceptional occurrences to the supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Exercised supervision over personnel as assigned.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Often works independently without direct supervision.
•  Is liaison between guests and staff
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co‑workers, participants and the public.
• Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.
• Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate a variety of offic