Head Lifeguard

Actively supports and upholds the City's stated mission and values. Under direct supervision from the Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor, employees of this class provide lifeguard and swimming instruction duties associated with the Aquatics program. In addition to all Lifeguard duties, a primary responsibility of the Head Lifeguard is to lead the activities of the temporary/seasonal Pool Manager, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard Instructor positions.
  
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Supervisory:  This job has responsibility for leading and monitoring the work of temporary and seasonal aquatics employees, but does not supervise.
• Budgetary:  This job does not have budgetary responsibilities, but carries out day-to-day activities within approved budget.
• Strategic Planning:  This job does not have strategic planning responsibilities, but carries out day-to-day activities in order to reach the stated goals and objectives.
• Policies/Procedures:  This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Compliance: This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations as well as City policies and procedures.
• Council Communications:  This job carries out day-to-day activities in accordance with Council's adopted priorities and direction.
• Reporting:  This job does not have duties related to reporting to Federal/State/Local agencies.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Monitors the activities of patrons in the pool area. Ensures guest activities are in compliance with City recreation rules and safety standards.
• Leads the activities of the Pool Manager and Lifeguard Instructor temporary employees.
• Performs rescue and life-saving techniques, including administering basic first aid and CPR, as needed.
• Monitors the condition of the swimming pool and ensures that the facility and equipment is safe and usable.
• May clean the pool, deck, and locker room areas.  Includes contact with household chemicals and pool testing kits.
• Set up pool recreation area daily, ensuring safe environment for patron; Close pool and clean pool area, including proper set up for next day.
• May demonstrate, teach, and lead swimming instruction.
• Assist Recreation Coordinator and/or Recreation Assistant with supervisory duties: report completion, filing, scheduling, programming, training, collecting fees & other related duties as required.
• Assists with planning and implementing Aquatics special events.
• May run errands for the city of Flagstaff and transport patrons in City-owned vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Some experience as a Lifeguard.
• Some experience teaching swimming at all levels (beginner to advanced) and age groups.
• Competitive swimming experience.
• Some experience with adaptive aquatics.
• Some experience leading the work of others.

  
OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess, or obtain upon employment, a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Obtain American Red Cross certification for Lifeguard Instructor within one year of hire.
• Obtain American Red Cross certification for Water Safety Instructor within one year of hire.
• Ability to work split shifts, weekdays, weekends and/or evenings as assigned.
• Pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

• Ability to perform lifeguard duties according to American Red Cross and City of Flagstaff standards.
• Knowledge of swimming techniques and Aquatics equipment.
• Ability to administer first aid and CPR.
• Ability to work effectively with patrons, supervisor, co-workers, and public.
• Basic knowledge of pool sanitation and chemical testing regulations.
• Skill in swimming instruction and ability to instruct both groups and individuals.
• Knowledge of proper emergency response tactics.
• Safety hazard identification and injury prevention ability.
• Skill in leading the work of others.
• Ability to schedule staff and manage scheduling issues.
• Recordkeeping/report writing ability.
• Skill in conducting meetings and ability to organize the work of others.
• Thorough knowledge of and skill in CPR and First Aid techniques.
• Effective communication skills.
• Program/event development and assessment abilities.
• Skill in training staff identifying areas of needed improvement.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment and ability to utilize office equipment to perform essential job functions.
• Skill in managing time and prioritizing responsibilities.
• Ability to focus for extended periods of time, including monitoring the activities of a large group of patrons and quickly identify potential safety risks.
• Proficient computer literacy skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook).
•  Ability to interact with public in a firm, effective and respectful manner.

  
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; the employee is regularly required to sit, climb or balance; and the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  
• There are no special vision requirements for this position.
• Working conditions include frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts; working in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Salary : $19 - $28