Lead Lifeguard-Chilson Recreation Center Pool (Part Time)

Our Lead Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers at the Chilson Recreation Center Pool. They are responsible for all aspects of aquatics safety and ensuring operations are adhered to in the absence of supervisory personnel. Must be available to work daytime evenings weekend and holiday hours. Minimum age requirement is 17 years old. All offers are conditional upon a satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen.

The salary range for this position is $15.52 - $20.96 per hourdepending on qualifications and experience.

Position will be available until filled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Enhances the Recreation Department image and ensures a quality visit to aquatics area.
• Ensures a safe environment by communicating with and taking direction from aquatics supervisory personnel related to lifeguard rotations ratios completion of daily operational and cleaning duties checking safety equipment water testing and ensuring proper chemistry balance and clarity.
• Responsible for all aspects of opening and closing procedures.
• Guards all swim areas and enforces rules and safety regulations.
• Monitors weather conditions and works with supervisory personnel concerning unsafe conditions.
• Completes required daily paperwork.
• Assists with comprehensive swim lesson programs if applicable.
• Effectively responds to emergency situations and performs lifesaving procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a good public relations image with guests through communications positive interactions and consistent enforcement of all policies and procedures.
• Disseminates and promotes Parks and Recreation program information and directs guests to proper locations.
• Resolves administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies procedures and interactions with staff and guests.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May be required to cross-train in other areas for duties as assigned.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• May be required to oversee facility when supervisory personnel are absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or experience:

• One (1) year lifeguarding experience required.
• One (1) year of customer service-related experience required.

Licensure and/or certifications:

• Current Lifeguard Certification CPR AED and First Aid certification required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess general working knowledge of pool and aquatics area operations.
• Must have general knowledge of swim lesson programming and pool maintenance.
• Must recognize react quickly and correctly in emergency situations and will be required to perform the necessary lifesaving procedures.
• Must make sound judgments exercise conflict resolution and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful and/or disciplinary situations.
• Must possess knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to water safety and be able to communicate with staff and guests alike in a friendly positive and professional manner.
• Proven skills in lifeguarding and first aid/lifesaving procedures necessary.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Frequent: Light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional: Strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g. 50 pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.

Working Environment:

• Occasional: Exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.
• Frequent: Exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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(Non-Benefit Eligible) Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement 457 (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities skills and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically and additional activities duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability genetic information age or any other status protected under federal state and/or local law.

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Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check including a criminal sex offender and a pre-employment drug screen.