Head Lifeguard

Elkhart, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 18 - 19

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation

POSITION
Lifeguard

DIVISION
Aquatics

STATUS

Full Time/Seasonal

CATEGORY

Hourly $18-$19.50

FLSA

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO

Aquatics Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Head Lifeguard provides on-deck leadership and supervision of lifeguards to ensure safety standards operational procedures and guest service expectations are consistently maintained at aquatic facilities including Spray Park Ideal Beach and Pierre Moran Pool. This role supports Aquatic Management by monitoring staff performance coordinating daily operations and serving as the primary safety lead during assigned shifts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct supervision and leadership to lifeguards during assigned shifts.

Ensure lifeguards maintain active surveillance and follow safety protocols.

Assist with staff rotations break schedules and daily assignments.

Support training mentoring and coaching of lifeguards.

Monitor facility safety and respond to incidents as lead responder when necessary.

Assist with enforcing facility policies and managing patron concerns.

Communicate operational or safety concerns to Aquatic Management.

Assist with opening closing and operational readiness of facility.

Perform lifeguard duties as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Effectively communicate with swimmers patrons and other staff members.

Regularly inspect and maintain aquatic facility.

Communicate with the Aquatic Manager about facility issues and concerns.

Assist with facility cleaning on a regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Lifeguard certification from a recognized organization (e.g. Red Cross YMCA).

CPR and First Aid certification.

Previous lifeguard experience preferred but not required.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to swim long distances and tread water for extended periods.

Capability to lift and carry rescue equipment.

Physical fitness to perform water rescues and administer first aid.

Must possess a demonstrated level of ability and experience in areas of oral and written communications.

Ability to work with people and calm/deescalate tense situations when necessary.

Must be able to effectively prioritize daily work functions.

PHYSICAL MENTAL AND VISUAL SKILLS Good swimming skills are necessary.

Must have the ability and history of remaining calm and rational when confronted with stressful or volatile situations.

Must have a positive demeanor when in contact with the public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work environment is generally performed in an indoor and outdoor setting. Lifeguards will typically work afternoon hours and weekends. Occasionally hours will be extended to cover Parks and Recreation programs and rentals.

POST OFFER TESTING REQUIRED

The City of Elkhart is a Drug Free Workplace. Therefore successfully passing a post offer drug screen is required (random drug testing may be conducted after employment).

Background checks producing acceptable BMV and criminal history reports required.

POLICY STATEMENT

The incumbent is required to possess the knowledge skills and abilities and the physical mental and visual skills described in this job description to perform the principal duties responsibilities and essential job functions.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and other duties and responsibilities include those that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by the Mayor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

CITY OF ELKHART JOB DESCRIPTIONDEPARTMENTParks and Recreation POSITIONLifeguardDIVISIONAquatics STATUS Full Time/SeasonalCATEGORYHourly $18-$19.50FLSA Non-ExemptREPORTS TO Aquatics ManagerJOB SUMMARY The Head Lifeguard provides on-deck leadership and supervision of lifeguards to ensure safety stand...