What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at City of Thornton, Colorado?
Days/Hours
Afternoons, evenings, and weekends throughout the week.
Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Under direction, responsible for on-site supervision of City pools and surrounding aquatics areas.
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Ensures staff and patron adherence to operating policies and procedures.
Performs lifeguard duties and lifesaving procedures.
Performs all opening and closing procedures. Completes routine safety checks of pools, equipment and the surrounding aquatics area in order to maintain safety and health standards. Tests and maintains chemical balance of pools. Identifies and addresses problems.
Assists in performing routine cleaning, maintenance and repairs of aquatic equipment. Resolves problems as situations arise. Arranges assistance with maintenance and repairs, if necessary.
Provides quality customer service by responding to customer issues and concerns in a timely manner. Reports customer service issues and concerns to supervisor.
Keeps accurate records of aquatic facility usage, rules violations, accidents, and chemical levels.
Assists in developing and conducting in-service training sessions.
Instructs all levels of swim lessons as assigned.
May work a varying schedule and/or shift.
May act as "manager on duty" in the absence of the Pool Manager or Aquatics Specialist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Must be at least 17 years of age. One to two years/seasons of aquatics leadership as an instructor, lifeguard or coach preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
Ellis Lifeguarding certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days. A certification in swim instructions such as Red Cross, WSI or equivalent or ability to obtain within 30 days OR at least one year of experience in swim lesson instruction.
May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of aquatics facilities and equipment used in aquatics programs.
Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to listen well and communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to promote and provide quality customer service.
Physical and Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, swim, rescue, bend, kneel, stoop, squat, twist, push, pull, jump, climb, reach, talk, hear, and see. The employee is also required to frequently perform light to heavy lifting.
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.
Afternoons, evenings, and weekends throughout the week.
Must be able to work a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Under direction, responsible for on-site supervision of City pools and surrounding aquatics areas.
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
Ensures staff and patron adherence to operating policies and procedures.
Performs lifeguard duties and lifesaving procedures.
Performs all opening and closing procedures. Completes routine safety checks of pools, equipment and the surrounding aquatics area in order to maintain safety and health standards. Tests and maintains chemical balance of pools. Identifies and addresses problems.
Assists in performing routine cleaning, maintenance and repairs of aquatic equipment. Resolves problems as situations arise. Arranges assistance with maintenance and repairs, if necessary.
Provides quality customer service by responding to customer issues and concerns in a timely manner. Reports customer service issues and concerns to supervisor.
Keeps accurate records of aquatic facility usage, rules violations, accidents, and chemical levels.
Assists in developing and conducting in-service training sessions.
Instructs all levels of swim lessons as assigned.
May work a varying schedule and/or shift.
May act as "manager on duty" in the absence of the Pool Manager or Aquatics Specialist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Must be at least 17 years of age. One to two years/seasons of aquatics leadership as an instructor, lifeguard or coach preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Licensing/Certification Requirements
Ellis Lifeguarding certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days. A certification in swim instructions such as Red Cross, WSI or equivalent or ability to obtain within 30 days OR at least one year of experience in swim lesson instruction.
May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of aquatics facilities and equipment used in aquatics programs.
Ability to react quickly and accurately in emergency situations.
Ability to read, interpret and apply operating policies and procedures.
Ability to listen well and communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to promote and provide quality customer service.
Physical and Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, swim, rescue, bend, kneel, stoop, squat, twist, push, pull, jump, climb, reach, talk, hear, and see. The employee is also required to frequently perform light to heavy lifting.
Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.
Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.
As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.