What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard 2025 position at City of Yukon (OK)?
JOB
GENERAL PURPOSEUnder the direction of the Special Operations Supervisor, the Head Lifeguard is tasked with assisting the pool leadership staff with the supervision of aquatic personnel during the daily operation of the City of Yukon Aquatic Facilities. The Head Lifeguard is expected to establish a culture that places safety first while encouraging creative thinking, teamwork, and open communication. The Head Lifeguard will also serve as the front-line role model for the lifeguarding team, and as such must be cognizant of all policies, regulations, and programming standards, and adhere to them. This position requires weekend, evening, and holiday work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS•18 years of age or older•Previous lifeguard experience as an American Red Cross, Ellis and Associates, Star Guard Elite Lifeguard or Instructor, or other comparable certifying organization•Must have good interpersonal relationship and organizational skills•Must be self-motivated, professional, and be able to work as part of a team•Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work performed•Must be willing to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification (paid for by the City of Yukon)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS•Previous experience in exercising judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public•Previous experience in pool maintenance practices•Provided free by the City of Yukon Parks and Recreation DepartmentoAmerican Red Cross Lifeguarding and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: •Provides for the safety of pool patrons while in the water and on the deck by maintaining effective scanning of the assigned zone and providing emergency care as needed.•Responds quickly to emergency situations following established procedures laid out by the American Red Cross, and provides rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid as needed.•Accurately documents accidents/incidents on the proper form.•Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within the designated area.•Fairly enforces the rules and regulations of the facilities while cautioning patrons regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.•Attends all scheduled shifts, trainings, and team meetings on-time and prepared.•Maintains a safe and clean swim environment, both indoor and outdoor, which includes cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, skimming, brushing the pool, picking up trash, emptying trash cans, and securing the areas during and after pool operations.•Accurately completes daily facility and equipment inspection forms.•Completes hourly chemical testing and reports any abnormalities to management immediately.•Assists the Aquatics Coordinator and Pool Manager with the development and execution of all lifeguard trainings, in-services, and on-site trainings.•Develops daily staffing assignments and ensures that all Department of Labor breaks and meal laws are being enforced.•Strives to foster effective relationships with patrons and special interest groups.•Maintains current knowledge of departmental programming and assists the front gate team and patrons in registrations as required.•This is not an all-inclusive list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities, and all staff will be required to perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL PURPOSEUnder the direction of the Special Operations Supervisor, the Head Lifeguard is tasked with assisting the pool leadership staff with the supervision of aquatic personnel during the daily operation of the City of Yukon Aquatic Facilities. The Head Lifeguard is expected to establish a culture that places safety first while encouraging creative thinking, teamwork, and open communication. The Head Lifeguard will also serve as the front-line role model for the lifeguarding team, and as such must be cognizant of all policies, regulations, and programming standards, and adhere to them. This position requires weekend, evening, and holiday work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS•18 years of age or older•Previous lifeguard experience as an American Red Cross, Ellis and Associates, Star Guard Elite Lifeguard or Instructor, or other comparable certifying organization•Must have good interpersonal relationship and organizational skills•Must be self-motivated, professional, and be able to work as part of a team•Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work performed•Must be willing to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguarding and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification (paid for by the City of Yukon)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS•Previous experience in exercising judgment, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public•Previous experience in pool maintenance practices•Provided free by the City of Yukon Parks and Recreation DepartmentoAmerican Red Cross Lifeguarding and Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: •Provides for the safety of pool patrons while in the water and on the deck by maintaining effective scanning of the assigned zone and providing emergency care as needed.•Responds quickly to emergency situations following established procedures laid out by the American Red Cross, and provides rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid as needed.•Accurately documents accidents/incidents on the proper form.•Maintains current knowledge of all emergency procedures within the designated area.•Fairly enforces the rules and regulations of the facilities while cautioning patrons regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.•Attends all scheduled shifts, trainings, and team meetings on-time and prepared.•Maintains a safe and clean swim environment, both indoor and outdoor, which includes cleaning restrooms, vacuuming, skimming, brushing the pool, picking up trash, emptying trash cans, and securing the areas during and after pool operations.•Accurately completes daily facility and equipment inspection forms.•Completes hourly chemical testing and reports any abnormalities to management immediately.•Assists the Aquatics Coordinator and Pool Manager with the development and execution of all lifeguard trainings, in-services, and on-site trainings.•Develops daily staffing assignments and ensures that all Department of Labor breaks and meal laws are being enforced.•Strives to foster effective relationships with patrons and special interest groups.•Maintains current knowledge of departmental programming and assists the front gate team and patrons in registrations as required.•This is not an all-inclusive list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities, and all staff will be required to perform other duties as assigned.
