Head Lifeguard

Positions assigned to this class perform duties in the day-to-day operation of the aquatic facility and supervise various aquatic programs.The following are intended to describe core work functions of this classification. While the level and broad nature of essentials duties may not change, specific work tasks may vary over time depending on the City's needs.

• Ensure that pool rules and regulations are followed.

• May instruct learn to swim programs and other swim classes.
• Supervise and participate in the issuance, use, care, and maintenance of aquatic supplies and equipment.
• Assist management in building and leading training routines for staff and volunteers. 
• Prepare various reports on operations and activities. 
• Perform routine cleaning duties, complete logs, and chemical checks.
• Oversee facility and operations of minor areas such as swim teams, weekend rentals, Jr. Guard program, and other programs as assigned. 
• Communicate positively and effectively with co-workers, parents, pool patrons, program participants, coaches, and volunteers. 
• Participate in staff training sessions and lifesaving techniques and drills. 
• Provide support for access to programs, buildings, and services.
• Inspect aquatic equipment and surrounding areas, notice potentially hazardous conditions and report those conditions to a direct supervisor.
• Support the city’s policies, goals and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.

Education and Experience
Must possess a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certification from a professionally recognized provider such as American Red Cross, Ellis, or Starguard and have one (1) season of experience as a Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, or related field.Knowledge

• City and department procedures, policies and guidelines.

• Uses and purposes of aquatics equipment including lifesaving devices. 
• Pool safety operations, services and activities of aquatic programs and life guarding.

Skills

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely; following instructions.  

• Appling lifesaving techniques and rendering first aid to various age groups.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with pool patrons and spectators.
• Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Supervise and lead staff and participants. 

Pre-employment Requirements
Candidates who are selected for appointment may be fingerprinted, if 18 or older; successfully complete a background investigation, employment verification and may be subject to a drug/alcohol test, medical, polygraph and/or psychological evaluation. Candidates who are appointed will be required to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona, or meet the transportation needs of the position. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is performed in outside weather conditions with high exposure to the sun. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, run and climb. Required to demonstrate the ability to swim a continuous 500 yards while performing the breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke and freestyle; tread water for two minutes using legs and feet only. Must be able to dive into twelve (12) feet of water and retrieve a 10 pound weight; swim 25 yards in 25 seconds with a rescue tube underneath body doing approach or breast stroke and demonstrate rescue techniques and skills. Vision abilities required by this job include close perception, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools and equipment.  May work a flexible schedule which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Salary : $18 - $26