Head Lifeguard - Recreation Leader

Salary: $15.25 - $17.75 Hourly

Location : Gahanna, OH

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 20241126AQ5

Department: Parks & Rec Pools

Opening Date: 12/01/2024

Closing Date: 5/1/2025 9:52 AM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: 80

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Head Lifeguard position includes the following duties:

• Reports to the Aquatics Coordinator and Pool Managers
• Ensures exceptional safety standards are always maintained to protect the patrons and staff of the aquatic facilities.
• Effective response to emergencies.
• Enforcement of pool safety policies and procedures
• Assist the Pool Manager and Aquatics Coordinator with operating the facility, performing general office duties, managing lifeguard staff, water quality and balancing, and pump and filtration monitoring.
• Head Lifeguard staff are required to be available starting in early May for training and pool set-up. The pools are open mid-May through Labor Day weekend. The Head Lifeguard staff are expected to be available throughout the entire season unless otherwise noted at hiring.
  
  

The City has implemented two bonus programs for seasonal staff!

• Referral Bonus
• Any applicant can refer up to 4 candidates ($50* per candidate). Rehires are not eligible to be referred but are encouraged to refer other candidates. When completing the online application, the applicant must include the first and last name of the person who referred them to apply. The person who referred the candidate does NOT need to be an active employee at the time of the application.
• Family members are NOT eligible to be referred.
  

Onboarding Bonus

• All seasonal employees who are fully onboarded and ready to work by May 1st will receive a $100* bonus
• *All applicable taxes will be deducted from the bonus payments.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Leads with onsite supervision and communication; assists with scheduling, training, and evaluating lifeguard employees.
• Maintains constant supervision of patrons in the facility while providing a safe environment; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons and enforces rules and regulations regarding all areas of the facility.
• Maintains active supervision of patrons in the facility while on duty, and refrains from distractions while on duty.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately following the facility Emergency Action Plan.
• Knows, understands, and consistently enforces safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic facility. Rules are explained and applied in a courteous, professional, and firm manner.
• Ensures pool area cleanliness including pool deck, building interior and exterior, and restrooms. Remove safety hazards, ensure water quality, and report any issues to the Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and/or Recreation Supervisor
• Implements the emergency action plan and provides emergency care and treatment as needed.
• Attends all in-service training including liability, head, neck, and back injuries, first aid, CPR, fitness swimming, and lifeguarding skills.
• Follow procedures for closing the facility due to inclement weather, emergencies, rest periods, drills, and nightly closing.
• **Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is one year of high school completion and one year of lifeguard experience or equivalent life experience and one year of lifeguard experience.

Licensure Or Certification Requirements

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard and Administering Emergency Oxygen or nationally recognized certificate, or the ability to obtain before employment required.
• Valid and current Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract to meet the criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna
  
  

Other

• Minimum 17 years of age
  
  

Important Job Functions

• Maintain high standards of safety in all aquatics operations, always adhering to industry standards.
• Maintains the facility in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Provide availability and scheduling information following assigned deadlines.
• Attend all required pre-and in-service training.
• Always presents a professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Acts as a role model for other staff
• Must wear the assigned uniform.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices used in aquatics operations, including water chemistry, chemical application, pump & filtration, etc.
• Basic recreation principles
• Water safety & emergency procedures
  
  

Skill in:

• Performing and executing lifeguarding and CPR techniques to the standard of the American Red Cross
• Conflict resolution
• Time management
  
  

Ability to: (Mental and Physical Abilities)

• Work independently, while being able to lead and supervise others and meet deadlines.
• Adhere to regulations, policies, and procedures required by the State of Ohio, Franklin County Board of Health, the City of Gahanna, and all other regulatory/governing bodies.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions from Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures for the public.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• The employee is subject to inside and outside environment conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, and atmospheric conditions.
• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires swimming, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.
  
  

Seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the Ohio Public Employment Retirement (OPERS).

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This position requires employees to be at least 16 years old at the start of employment. Will you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Have you previously worked for the City of Gahanna?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have at least one year of experience at an aquatic facility?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you were referred for this position by someone, enter their name in the box below. If not, enter n/a.

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