JOB
POSITION SUMMARYHead Lifeguard will oversee the safe operation of county pool facilities and safety of all individuals using the county pool facilities. Monitor facilities and activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and injuries. Maintain order and assist in the rescue of swimmers in danger of drowning. Administer CPR and/or first aid as necessary. Notify appropriate authorities in the event of emergencies. Assist with the collection, delivery and transfer of monies collected at the pools to the County’s assigned bank. Provide lead supervision for Lifeguards, monitor activities at pool, and functions as a Lifeguard. Participates in the selection, schedules, and assignment of Lifeguard duties. Provide instructions with pool operating procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the regular monitoring of pool water chemicals and make required chemical adjustments to maintain safe balance in water.Assist with the collection, delivery and transfer of monies collected at the pools to the County's assigned bank. Drain, clean, and refill filter pit, adjust valves and perform other weekly equipment maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safety of pool water and surrounding facilities.Assist with the supervision of lifeguards, monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents, and maintain order; rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid. Inspect facility and equipment for cleanliness daily; may clean and refill pool.Assist with the coordination, planning and instruction of county sponsored swim programs. Perform other related duties as required.Maintain accurate precise, operating and pool chemical logs.Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. ? Any one position may not include all duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above. *The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
High School Diploma or GED, and one (1) year of work experience as a Lifeguard in a recreational setting. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County of Bernalillo is an equal opportunity employer.