Lead Guard

General Purpose

Responsible for the operation and supervision of a municipal pool, where professionalism and public safety are of utmost importance. Assists the Assistant Pool Manager(s) with the supervision of the lifeguard and swim instructor staff, performs administrative duties, enforces rules and policies, and communicates effectively with the public. Performs responsible work enforcing water safety rules and regulations, rescuing distressed or drowning swimmers, taking appropriate first aid action and maintaining equipment. Performs necessary maintenance tasks in order to continually maintain a safe and healthy environment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Assistant Pool Manager(s).

Employees in this class may work a variety of hours, be flexible, and have non-traditional work weeks and hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prevents accidents through the enforcement of organizational policies, rules and regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of people using swimming pools.

Adheres to Prosser Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures.

Provides a safe swimming environment for all participants while enforcing all pool rules and regulations.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of aquatic safety principles, rules, regulations, and emergency action plans with the ability to perform them.

Demonstrates good public relations when dealing with patrons, the general public and other city employees.

Reports any problems, potential situations, and/or disturbances immediately to the supervisor on duty.

Performs related duties as assigned included, but not limited to:

Contributes to effective City operations by performing other duties as assigned. Works with other departments, citizen groups, and others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Certification

• High School Diploma/GED

• Minimum of two years of lifeguard experience

• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.

• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

• Ability to work under pressure and provide superior service to peers and patrons.

• Ability to maintain professional working relationships.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations and techniques used in a comprehensive aquatic program.

Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.

Valid First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Certification.

Ability to be a team player.

Ability to effectively enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, instructors, and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to give and understand oral instructions.

Tools & Equipment Used

Various first aid supplies and lifesaving equipment.

Cleaning supplies such aerosol cleaners, caustic acids, disinfectants, paper products, etc.

Safety glasses, rubber gloves, SDS information binder.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to reach with hands or arms. Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. Employees are occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must lift and/or move over 50 pounds. With assistance, and on occasion, the ability to lift 100 pounds safely. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside-weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, pool mechanical system.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud while in the office, and moderately loud when in the field.

Prosser, the County seat, is located 35 miles west of the Tri-Cities of Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco and 50 miles southeast of Yakima. It is a 3 hour drive from Seattle, Portland, or Spokane. The local economy centers on agriculture and tourism. Prosser is a spirited community known as the birthplace of the Washington Wine Industry. It features more than 30 wineries, 25 annual community events, and is the destination for many tourists coming from the Northwest and beyond. It also offers the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center which promotes Washington State agriculture by engaging visitors to learn, experience, and appreciate the quality and diversity of Washington’s wine and food products.

Prosser is a scenic and historic community. It features vistas of the Yakima Valley, Mount Adams, and Mount Rainier. The Yakima River runs through the center of town while the Horse Heaven Hills rise 1,000 feet above the city. Prosser features a desert climate and boasts over 300 days of sun annually, offering a wide array of outdoor activities including boating, cycling, hiking, fishing, and hunting. Prosser is a recently recognized Washington State Main Street community with an active and vibrant historic downtown.

Quality of life in Prosser is exceptionally high. The community has low crime, no traffic congestion, clean air, a strong commitment to youth services, and a very relaxed atmosphere.