Head Lifeguard
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The City of Marquette has a seasonal position available for Head Lifeguard at all public beaches. The wage is $20.88/hr. Applicants must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification and a current CPR card are required. This position requires the employee to be at least 18 years old. The City of Marquette Fire Department will be offering Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Certification and Recertification courses contact Jen Jakubowski at or to register.Applications and a job description are available online at www.marquettemi.
RED CROSS WATERFRONT LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE(A $200 class fee will be invoiced to any participant that is not hired by the City for the 2025 summer beach season.
- Friday April 25th 2025 4:00pm8:00pm (Marquette High School Pool)
- Saturday April 26th 2025 AND Sunday April 27th 2025 8:00am4:00pm (Marquette Fire Dept. Sta. 1
- Monday April 28th 2025 4:00pm8:00pm (Marquette High School Pool)
- Tuesday April 29th 2025 4:00pm8:00pm (Marquette High School Pool)
- Wednesday April 30th 2025 4:00pm8:00pm (Marquette High School Pool) There are online learning components that must be completed prior to pool sessions. Students must attend and pass all four classes to become certified. REGISTER NO LATER THAN 04/07/2025
RED CROSS WATERFRONT LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION COURSE(A $100 class fee will be invoiced to any participant that is not hired by the City for the 2025 summer beach season.
- Friday April 25th 2025 4:00pm8:00pm (Marquette High School Pool)
- Saturday April 26th 2025 8:00am4:00pm (Marquette Fire Dept. Sta. 1
- Monday April 28th 2025 4:00pm8:00pm (Marquette High School Pool)
Students must have an active certification card to enroll in the recertification course. Students must attend and pass both classes to become certified. REGISTER NO LATER THAN 04/07/2025.
TO REGISTER:
Contact Jen Jakubowski at or
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POSITION TITLE: Head Lifeguard
REPORTS TO: Fire Chief
DEPARTMENT: Fire
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 1 2021
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Head Lifeguard is to ensure that each beach is properly staffed during operational hours and that City lifeguards maintain high standards of professionalism and safety. Ensures that life saving certifications are current and that lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures. Responsible for closing beaches if warranted to ensure patron safety. May provide water rescue training and assistance to City public safety personnel.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Fire Chief.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Oversees safety and accident prevention at the Citys public beaches.
- Organizes and orders rescue equipment and supplies at the beginning and end of each season. Ensures that facilities are adequately supplied and that rescue equipment is in working order at all times.
- Interviews and conducts water skills testing of applicants. Recommends qualified applicants for hiring.
- Schedules and conducts preseason orientation meetings and training. Explains and distributes departmental rules and policies equipment (keys shirts whistles etc. and conducts facility walkthrough.
- Schedules coordinates and conducts weekly inservice training including AED/CPR recertifications and inpool kayak and backboard training. Maintains copies of required employee certifications in personnel files.
- Ensures the proper communication and enforcement of rules.
- Assigns and schedules employees to ensure adequate coverage of the beaches is maintained during posted beach hours.
- Verifies and approves employee time slips. Ensures that all approved time slips are submitted to Payroll on a timely basis.
- Conducts exit interviews with each employee and ensures that all equipment is returned prior to the end of the season. Completes employee evaluations and termination forms for each lifeguard and forwards to Human Resources.
- Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Interacts with patrons regarding concerns problems or other significant issues. Facilitates opportunities for public education.
- Collects compiles and reports data on the Citys beaches as requested.
NONESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Performs other related functions as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Professional Qualifications
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have at least two years of experience as a lifeguard.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Requires good people skills positive attitude and the ability to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- One years previous experience as a supervisor preferably supervising lifeguards is desired.
- Knowledge of the practices and techniques of water safety.
- Knowledge of the State of Michigans Youth Employment Standards Act.
- A current American Red Cross Instructor Certifications is preferred. Waterfront American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard including first aid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification are required. Must also be able to pass City of Marquette Water Skills Test.
- Ability to remain vigilant and act quickly in making rescues and rendering aid.
- Ability to perform water rescues under difficult conditions.
- Ability to use computers printers and common software packages.
- Ability to work in a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays from midMay to midSeptember or the end of the season.
Physical Qualifications
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of climate and weather conditions. Ability to withstand temperature changes in the work environment.
- Physical strength and dexterity to perform work involving lifting and carrying moderately heavy objects.
- Frequent bending squatting twisting climbing and reaching.
- Ability to communicate orally in a clear manner.
- Running swimming walking or crouching to perform lifesaving and rescue procedures.
- Climbing stairs and ladders.
- Walking standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ability to distinguish various sounds and people or objects at varied distances.
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform jobrelated responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this job description.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Temp
