What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Safety Officer (WSO) position at NOVA Parks?
The Water Safety Officer (WSO) is responsible for assisting in the operation, management, and maintenance of NOVA Parks water park facilities.
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Task
Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour
Major Duties/Specific Task
- Ensures safe and proper operation of the water park complex by conducting routine inspections.
- Assists with training and evaluating lifeguard personnel.
- Ensures proper water quality and standards of cleanliness.
- Monitors chemical controller units and lightning detection systems
- Enforces safety standards.
- Performs tasks of a lifeguard when needed.
- Inspects to ensure proper storage and use of pool chemicals.
- Assists with routine maintenance/repair of equipment.
- Assists with public relations by handling visitor inquiries and providing information and assistance to pool managers.
- Conducts staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintains record logs on water quality, inspections, lifeguard testing, employee evaluations, visitation, saves, etc.
- Reports unsafe conditions to the Park Specialist, Pool Manager, and/or Supervisor on Duty.
- Ensures safety of all pool patrons in and around the swimming pool.
- Recognizes and responds effectively to emergencies.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
- Informs swimmers and pool patrons of rules and regulations, and enforce as needed.
- Handles inquiries and provides assistance and information as needed.
- Administers first aid to injured patrons.
- Assists with minor housekeeping duties around pool complex including litter pick-up, cleaning restrooms, etc.
- Assists with pool operation and maintenance including vacuuming, scum line cleaning, removing debris from pool deck, deck furniture cleaning and relocation, etc.
- Additional duties as assigned by Park Specialist, Pool Manager, Assistant Park Manager, and/or Supervisor on Duty.
- Minimum age of 16 years.
- Certification in Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP®), Healthcare Provider Basic Lifesaving Support, and Standard First Aid.
- Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with the staff.
- Ability to learn the operation of the facility.
- Demonstrated supervisory and teaching skills.
- Knowledge of pool mechanical equipment and related materials.
- Ability to make minor repairs on pool equipment as needed.
- Ability to gain a working knowledge of NOVA Parks, its history, organization, rules and regulations.
- Availability to work additional hours during peak operating season.
- Working knowledge of computers.
- Strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Availability to work a variable work schedule, which may include early and late hours, and weekends and holidays.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
- Required to purchase and wear standard WSO uniform.
Salary : $18