What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at City Of Gary?
Head Lifeguard
Department: Parks
Reports to: Aquatics Director
Status: Seasonal
Salary: $12,800
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The ideal candidate will:
· Manages lifeguard I and Lifeguard II.
· Creates a schedule for lifeguards.
· Leads in-service training.
· Supervise swimming activities at the waterfront and ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
· • Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces waterfront rules and water safety policies.
· • Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning.
· • Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
· • Inspects waterfront, jet ski launch, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable.
· • Maintains equipment and first aid inventory.
· • Ensures that first aid supplies are maintained, and that equipment is in good order and placed properly at the start of each shift.
· • Fill out required check lists.
· • Attends scheduled lifeguard training and meetings.
· • Other waterfront projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must be or willing to become CPR/ First Aid, Lifeguard certified and maintain certification.
· Must be attentive and able to give directions.
· Must be able to stand, sit and walk for lengthy periods of time and lift up to 50lbs
Education, Experience:
· Previous Lifeguarding experience is required for this position
· Previous Management experience is required.
· High school diploma or equivalent required
Date Posted: 4/24/2024
Salary : $12,800
