Lifeguard Supervisor - Full Time - Aquatic Center

Under general supervision, participates in and oversees subordinate lifeguarding. This position is distinguished from the Lifeguard by its oversight of pump room operations and pool chemicals. 

• Supervises pool staff and enforces pool rules and regulations.
• Ensures the health and safety of employees and patrons. 
• Responds to emergency situations by performing First Aid, CPR and/or Lifeguard Training Rescues/Techniques. 
• Maintains cleanliness of pool and facility. 
• Prepares pool and facility for the opening and/or closing of the day.
• Operates and performs preventative maintenance on pool equipment with primary focus on the pump room.
• Assures chemicals are stored properly and in the appropriate feeders.
• May assist with ordering chemicals and supplies.
• Identifies and removes safety hazards.
• Maintains records and reports on daily attendance, maintenance, cash receipts, and prepares and verifies cash register amounts. 
• Performs routine water tests and makes necessary adjustments to pool chemicals. 
• Maintains vigilance awareness training standards.
• Duties may include seasonal maintenance work such as heavy cleaning, operating hand power tools, painting, light landscaping and operating small machinery. 
• Develops and instructs in-service training programs for the lifeguarding staff.
• Assigns and posts lifeguards to duty areas.
• Conducts training orientations for new lifeguard personnel.
• Supervises activities at the pool when management may not be present.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of pool maintenance and operation techniques. 
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and procedures related to pool facilities.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations including safely rescuing drowning victims and administering CPR and First Aid. 
• Ability to effectively supervise assigned pool staff.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. 
• Ability to swim 300 yards, demonstrating use of freestyle and breaststroke.
• Ability to fairly and uniformly enforce pool regulations.
• Ability to move objects over 20 pounds.

 

• A high school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience as a Lifeguard; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess at time of application and maintain Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR and AED certifications. 
• Oxygen Administration certification may be required.
• Lifeguarding Instructor or other advanced aquatic certification preferred.
• Must obtain within 90 days of hire, associated safety certifications.

• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases associated with first aid procedures.
• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to temperatures that exceed 110 degrees.
• Frequent exposure to chemical hazards including calcium hypochlorite and muriatic acid.
• Occasional exposure to mechanical and/or electrical hazards associated with pool operational equipment.
• Frequent exposure to noise and vibration relating to pool operational equipment.
• Seasonal exposure to wetness/humidity as well as extreme temperatures.

Salary : $17