POSITION DESCRIPTION
Huron Valley Schools is seeking a professional Head Lifeguard that ensures effective performance of lifeguard functions. Assists in hiring training scheduling and appraising lifeguards. Ensures that life saving certification is current. Ensures that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures. Coordinates with lifeguards to ensure safety of patrons in and around the pools monitoring swimmers and to enforce all safety rules.
Position Type: Head Lifeguard
Posting Date: 11/14/2024
Location: Pools and Fitness
Salary: $18.00/hr
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Until Filled
Reports To: Supervisor of Operations
Status: School Year
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age
2 years paid lifeguard experience or previous lifeguard supervisory experience.
Must possess an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification.
Must possess an American Red Cross certification in Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Must possess an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.
Must be willing to work mornings midday evenings weekends and holidays.
Ability to effectively communicate and motivate staff and coworkers.
Ability to effectively communicate and motivate patrons.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities applying first aid and performing water rescues as necessary.
Ensures swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the decks. Fills in for lifeguards as needed.
Responds to emergency and distress situations.
Orientation for new lifeguards in regards to job duties and responsibilities. Ensures that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications.
Schedules coordinates and conducts inservice training. Ensures that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid CPR and all water rescue techniques.
Scheduling of lifeguards to ensure that adequate coverage of pool areas are maintained during operating hours.
Ensures that lifeguards perform in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.
Keeps the management well informed of pool maintenance needs including cleaning chemical adjustments and repairs.
Ensures the cleanliness in and around the pool area.
Inventories and recognizes when supplies or equipment need to be replenished and communicates the needs to the Supervisor.
Ensures all aquatic equipment is well maintained and replaced as necessary.
Provides assistance with group water fitness classes.
Assists with scheduling aquatic activities with the Facility Scheduler Supervisor and Director of Rec & Ed.
Interfaces with patrons regarding concerns problems or any other significant issues.
Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:High School graduate or equivalent.
LANGUAGE MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Working knowledge of lifesaving techniques including backboard rescue. Strong swimming and lifesaving abilities. Ability to communicate effectively with patrons supervisors and other employees. Ability to remain alert attentive and responsible. Ability to be a team player.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands or arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply online at hvs
A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.
Inquiries should be addressed to:
Sandi Magee
2390 South Milford Rd. Highland MI 48357
248.684.8221 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)
EMAIL:
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title II the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex age disability height weight or marital status be excluded from participation in be denied benefits of or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.
Head Lifeguard EDUSTAFF
