***DISCLAIMER: The District reserves the right to accelerate or extend the Closing Date of open positions at any time dependent upon the number of applications received. IMPORTANT: A Lifeguard Training Certificate is needed for this position.Scholarships for the Lifeguard Training Course are available. Please reach out to Nicholas at for more information regarding the Scholarship program. To enroll in the Lifeguard Training Course that is needed for this position please click on the link: Lifeguard Training Course DEFINITION: Under direction provides lead supervision to assigned staff; ensures proactive and expeditious accident prevention and response; responds water emergencies; enforces compliance with state and local laws including all ordinances; educates the public regarding water safety and other public safety matters; maintains lifesaving and other related equipment and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned. Under supervision develops oversees and implements the Districts mission and enforces policies and procedures. Supervises and assists in the training of lifeguards and coordinating other District functions in order to provide high quality public service in a fiscally responsible manner. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This position is responsible for leading and supervising a group of lifeguards in daytoday activities and responsibilities and is characterized by having leadership qualities in the performance of general lifeguard duties anticipating recognizing and managing aquatic emergencies; leading by example; exhibiting responsibility and reliability. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following: - Supervises trains and develops lifeguards makes staffing recommendations balancing staffing levels between safety budget and staff availability.
- Evaluates the full range of pool operations (i.e. rotations rule enforcement vigilance staff performance signage hazards etc.
- Prepares reports and recommendations on the basis of evaluated data and information.
- Promotes positive work relations works effectively alone in teams and with other District staff.
- Evaluates medical rescue and training reports and equipment as a quality assurance function (corrects and maintains as needed).
- Responds to aquatic emergencies to participate in support and/or coordinate response.
- Plans conducts oversees and evaluates a wide range of staff training (i.e. V.A.T. tests inservices zone validations etc..
- General housekeeping duties include but are not limited to mopping scrubbing hosing wiping picking up trash and sweeping.
- Assists with scheduling problems develops work schedules approves time cards; makes public presentations on safety and lifeguard services; performs skills audits.
- Assures compliance with legal codes and requirements related to lifeguard procedures and emergency operations; lifeguards as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS & DUTIES: Other tasks related to this position will include: instructs aquatic and safety programs (i.e. swim lessons) as required assists in water rescues/treatment assigns delegates and performs additional duties as needed. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Knowledge of life guarding.
- Knowledge of correct English language usage including spelling grammar and punctuation sufficient enough to write accurate reports and forms.
- Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic program development and administration.
- Ability to perform the following essential functions:
- understand and apply District and departmental policies and procedures and pertinent state and local regulations relating to life guarding procedures and emergency operations;
- think clearly act quickly and apply logic and common sense to problem solving;
- communicate clearly concisely and effectively both orally and in writing at the professional level;
- prepare and maintain accurate comprehensive and concise reports records and analyses.
- Ability to swim 300 yards continuously within 10 minutes.
- Ability to operate and maintain lifesaving equipment.
- Ability to effectively teach aquatics and safety programs to varying age levels.
- Ability to walk run jump climb swim dive sit lift and carry lifesaving equipment and work outdoors in the sun for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to breathhold dive to 10 feet and retrieve 10 pound brick with both hands and take to pool side with both hands.
- Ability to tread water without using hands for 1 minute.
- Ability to proficiently direct emergency lifeguard response as prescribed by Program Director.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels including a culturally diverse public with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.
- Ability to complete nonlifeguard tasks such as cleaning that includes but is not limited to mopping scrubbing hosing wiping picking up trash and sweeping.
| Required Experience:
Manager