HEAD LIFEGUARD

This position assists in the management and supervision of the general operation of the aquatics facility under the supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator and Pool Manager, while performing the responsibilities of a lifeguard; ensures that lifesaving certification is current and that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures; coordinates in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools and monitors swimmers; and enforces all safety rules.

The work is considered light-to-medium in nature and involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis, or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: crouching, kneeling, lifting, standing, stooping, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, traffic, moving machinery, toxic/caustic chemicals, violence; and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

• Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, teaching swim lessons, applying first aid and performing water rescues as necessary
• Assists with the scheduling of lifeguards to ensure that adequate coverage of pool areas
• Supervises and provides guidance and assistance to Lifeguards
• Enforces pool rules and regulations of the facility
• Conducts daily briefing sessions with lifeguards
• Ensures 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
• Assists in conducting and participating in various training sessions
• Maintains rescue equipment
• Oversees the maintenance of pool, including chemical balance, flow/filtration, heater/solar, etc.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures
• Works mornings, afternoons, evenings and/or weekends;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) year of relevant prior experience
• Valid South Carolina Class DDriver’s License;
• Valid American Red Cross certificate in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR

• Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages;
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze, examine or evaluate data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information;
• Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments. Stay alert and attentive and assert good judgment. Remain patient and understanding in dealing with patrons of all ages;
• Ability to handle or use machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner;
• Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar;
• Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine.

Salary : $15 - $18