What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard (PT) position at The Town of Parker?
Under general supervision, this position provides active patron and pool surveillance, manages assigned aquatics staff, and enforces safety policies and procedures within the Town of Parker’s Aquatic Facilities.
*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.
Provides direct and constant patron and pool surveillance while on duty, in accordance with Starguard Elite Lifeguard Program requirements.
Responds to emergency situations and provides first aid and/or emergency care within limits of training; completes appropriate reports.
Provides excellent customer service to both patrons and staff; resolves complaints and difficult situations as required.
Coordinates and assists in the completion of daily cleaning and preventative maintenance checklists for the assigned facility as directed.
Assists in the training and supervision of Lifeguards and Head Lifeguards.
Assists in the execution and review of the Aquatics Division’s Audit and Shadow Programs.
Assists in the overall safety, maintenance, and cleanliness of the aquatic’s facility during the assigned shift.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.
Must be at least seventeen (17) years of age.
Three (3) years of active lifeguard experience and one (1) year of lifeguard management experience is required.
Possession of or the ability to obtain the following certifications upon hire: lifeguarding, Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) (certification from any nationally recognized agency is accepted).
Possession of or the ability to obtain one (1) of the following certifications within one (1) year of hire: Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).
Employment Standards
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge of aquatics industry best practices and lifeguarding standards.
Knowledge of municipal recreation principles and practices.
Knowledge of pool related equipment, chemicals and material handling.
Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
Skill in the use of computers and various software programs.
Skill in the use of life saving equipment.
Skill in verbal and written communication.
Ability to swim to a depth of twelve (12) feet; and respond to both land and water-based emergencies.
Ability to handle incidents reports and confrontations in a recreation facility.
Ability to provide a positive customer service attitude towards all people entering the facility.
Ability to operate pool related machinery and equipment and provide basic maintenance tasks.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Working Conditions
The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.
Tools & Equipment
Requires frequent use of emergency, lifesaving equipment and basic pool cleaning/maintenance tools and equipment.
Physical Demands
Requires frequent swimming, standing, walking, sitting, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate to vigorous physical activity with heavy lifting, up to one hundred (100) pounds, including the pulling or lifting of a limp body. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision.
Every employee in this position should assume that strenuous physical activity in saving a patron’s life may be required.
Environment
Work is frequently performed at an indoor or outdoor pool with exposure to high levels of humidity and the varying temperatures. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.
- Additional Information
Parker is committed to maintaining a friendly, home town atmosphere. We place a premium on teamwork and participation while encouraging creativity and individual initiative. We believe that through collaboration,leadership can occur at all levels. We take our commitments seriously and strive to reach positive solutions.
The duties of the job description are to be performed by demonstrating the Town's core values of Commitment to Quality Service, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork. This job description does not intend to list every function of the position, does not constitute an employment agreement, and is subject to change.
In order to ensure the safety of the public and reduce the risk for loss, background screenings are completed on applicants selected for employment, internship opportunities and safety sensitive volunteer positions. All positions are subject to a basic screening process including but not limited to criminal history search, reference check, degree and employment verification. In addition to the basic screening process, other screenings may include but are not limited to: Drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, credit report and/or physical examination.
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The Town of Parker is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Hiring Range: $22.81-25.68 hourly
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