What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at City of Wheat Ridge?
Description
DEFINITION: Responsible for overall safety and health of guests in aquatic area.
The hourly rate is $19.6173.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Qualifications
Knowledge - CPR,and First Aid; knowledge of departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned; and of Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures; teaching methods and techniques.
Skills - Public relations skills; demonstrated skill in operation of equipment necessary to perform functions of the job.
Abilities - Prevent accidents; remain calm in emergency situations; work with little or no supervision; analyze and correct facility safety hazards; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships; plan, organize, instruct and supervise the assigned program as needed; meet criteria as described in Working conditions/Physical and Mental Effort section of this document.
Evidence Of Qualifications
Training - Certified Lifeguard.
Experience - One (3) year previous aquatics experience
or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
Current Certifications in Lifeguard Training, Starguard Elite or equivalent nationally recognized certification "deep water" Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid. Swim Instructor Certification preferred.
Supplemental Information
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under direct supervision of Pool Manager and general supervision of the assigned Recreation Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Acts as "Lead", giving oversight to assigned staff.
INDEPENDENCEOF ACTION
Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Finished work is reviewed for accuracy, quality and completeness. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor.
DEFINITION: Responsible for overall safety and health of guests in aquatic area.
The hourly rate is $19.6173.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Assign guards as conditions warrant; ensure cleaning and maintenance of aquatic areas are performed, assist as needed; test and inform the Pool Manager of an readings that do not meet ranges.
- Provide excellence in customer service.
- Deal with customer concerns/problems in a friendly and professional manner; report any customer and/or staff problems to the Pool Manager.
- Cooperate with user groups for pool space and time.
- Enforce all City policies, pool rules, and regulations involving the operation of the pool.
- Assist in staff training and development.
- Responsible for setting a good example for all aquatic employees in conduct, dress and manners.
- Conduct routine safety checks of equipment and staff; assist in the assurance of accurate, complete and timely filing of all paperwork, i.e., incident reports, water chemical reports, attendance records, maintenance cleaning and current inventory of pool supplies, etc; assist in staff audits.
- Continuously scan pools for patrons in distress, enforce all rules and policies; perform rescues and administer First Aid according to standards; respond quickly to emergencies; make decisions on incidents and actions as required.
- Assist in maintenance/opening/closing of seasonal facilities.
- Perform related work as required and assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge - CPR,and First Aid; knowledge of departmental rules concerning the area in which assigned; and of Lifeguard philosophies, policies and procedures; teaching methods and techniques.
Skills - Public relations skills; demonstrated skill in operation of equipment necessary to perform functions of the job.
Abilities - Prevent accidents; remain calm in emergency situations; work with little or no supervision; analyze and correct facility safety hazards; learn and adhere to the facility emergency procedures; establish and maintain effective working relationships; plan, organize, instruct and supervise the assigned program as needed; meet criteria as described in Working conditions/Physical and Mental Effort section of this document.
Evidence Of Qualifications
Training - Certified Lifeguard.
Experience - One (3) year previous aquatics experience
or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Special Requirements
Current Certifications in Lifeguard Training, Starguard Elite or equivalent nationally recognized certification "deep water" Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid. Swim Instructor Certification preferred.
Supplemental Information
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under direct supervision of Pool Manager and general supervision of the assigned Recreation Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Acts as "Lead", giving oversight to assigned staff.
INDEPENDENCEOF ACTION
Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Finished work is reviewed for accuracy, quality and completeness. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor.
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