General Description

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

This position will assist in directing the City of Madison Parks Division’s Aquatics Program, acting as the “on duty” supervisor when the Aquatic and Parks Program Coordinator is not on site. This position will report to the Aquatic and Parks Program Coordinator and Recreation Services Coordinator and will be a part of the Aquatics Management Team. The Aquatics Supervisor will direct the actions of the Head Lifeguards and coordinate with the Head Attendants to ensure that the specified objectives are completed and procedures are followed. This position will also:

• Lifeguard as needed
• Assist with the implementation and running of staff in-services
• Monitor facility safety, cleanliness, and chemical testing
• Manage staff certifications
• Assist with American Red Cross certification courses
• Schedule aquatics staff, prepare aquatics reports, and assist with payroll
• Direct Attendants staff to ensure accountability for loss control and enforcement of proper cash handling procedures
• Assist in the review and implementation of staff manuals, standard operating procedures, and lifeguard vigilance awareness test
• Provide Customer Service

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience performing lifeguard duties, which included progressive levels of responsibility.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certification

• Aquatics related American Red Cross Standards.

• Aquatics facility safety principles, pool operations, and facility maintenance principles.
• Supervisor techniques.
• Cash handling procedures.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Must be 18 years of age or older before first shift