Recreation Assistant (Head Lifeguard) NF-02

• As head lifeguard oversees the accomplishment of work and evaluated pool operation efficiencies. Assists manager by insuring adequate staffing of operations with personnel and the safety of users.
• Directs lifeguards as required in the performance of their duties. Performs checks and makes adjustments in water quality levels and insures that the pump rooms are maintained and operational.
• As a head lifeguard supports the management team in decision making and responding to concerns of guests and users. As a lifeguard responsible for the life guarding of guests. Rescues swimmers and administers first aid as required.
• Coordinates and conducts aquatic swimming and water survival training. Attends and arranges for the conduct of aquatics and safety training. Maintains peak physical condition.
• Carries out work in accordance with policies regulations directives and requirements. Exercises judgement on routine matters where discretion is permitted. Keeps manager informed of events or items of significance.

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Work hours may involve weekends weekdays holiday and night duty.
• Lifeguard must have good vision (based upon acceptable standard of 20/40 vision or better either corrected (with glasses or contacts) or uncorrected.
• A medical examination is required. Position also requires lifting and carrying items weighing up to 45 pounds.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:
1. Must hold a current Lifeguard CPR and First Aid Certification.

The certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered eligible for this position.

2. Within 6 months of hire must obtain a pool operators license.
3. Must have 12 months experience in pool operation as a lifeguard with experience in swimming instruction and pool maintenance.
4. Must be able to use sound judgement accomplish tasks within established time frames and possess good people skills requiring the ability to communicate in a clear concise and grammatically correct manner.
5. Must have experience with office functions such as preparing and managing reports.

The above experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:

1. Possess a Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
2. Possess a Waterfront Lifeguard Certification

The certification must be reflected on your resume and your certification uploaded at the time of application to be considered a highly preferred candidate.

Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Required Experience:

Junior IC