What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard, Part-Time position at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board?
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) seasonal Head Lifeguards provide support for the lifeguards in day to day operations. The Head Lifeguard is a mix of traveling lifeguard, program and staff lead. The Head Lifeguard will provide assistance where needed and be a liaison to management. The Head Lifeguard should exemplify responsibility, leadership, friendly public relations/ customer service, and be a voice for the Lifeguard and Attendant staff.
- This position works between 32-40 hours per week, part- time. Varied working hours including 5:30am-9:30pm, Monday-Sunday
- Must be able to meet work schedule and in-service training attendance standards (May through August).
JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:
Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community! We are looking for seasonal workers who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work!
Lifeguard Duties:- Apply knowledge of the rules and regulations for the beach, waterpark, or pool.
- Lead or assist in aquatic programming and swim lessons.
- Maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management by enforcing rules, scanning swimmers for distress and directing weak swimmers to remain in shallow water.
- Provide rescue and emergency first aid/CPR care when needed.
- Complete reports and forms associated with patron care and facility statistics.
- Operate and maintain all safety equipment and supplies.
- Maintain all required certifications and forward copies to Aquatics Manager.
- Perform general maintenance and janitorial duties in order to maintain an orderly, friendly, clean and safe environment.
- Attend all required in-service trainings held from May through August.
- Oversee Aquatic instructional programming.
- Know and understand water safety and swimming skill levels and the skills that are taught.
- Teach instruction to participants ranging in age from infants to adults and with different ability levels.
- Know and understand each lesson curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
- Practice and teach basic water safety.
- Work effectively with other lifeguards/instructors and take turns with various responsibilities.
- Learn and implement the proper procedures to use equipment and to open and close facility.
- Exemplify responsibility, leadership, friendly public relations/ customer service, and be a voice for the lifeguard staff.
- Provide supervision and scheduling for aquatics staff.
- Communicate issues, concerns, incidents, and/ or safety risks in a timely manner.
- Oversee incident/accident reports; file with the appropriate manager.
- Conduct regular staff in-services.
- Monitor first-aid supplies and equipment distribution.
- Document daily site attendance.
- Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.
- Supervisory or leadership experience.
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard/ First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certification.
- Current LGI certification and experience lifeguarding at a pool, beach, or waterpark.
- Ability to remain calm and make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
- Good cross cultural communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
- Ability to effectively communicate in both one on one and group settings.
- Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.
- Must be able to meet work schedule and in-service training attendance standards (May through August).
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Ability to stand, walk, run, climb, balance, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, reach, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, walk backward, walk on rough and/or uneven terrain, and climb ladders and stairs.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds daily.
- Ability to work outdoors in extreme summer weather conditions.
- Must maintain Lifeguard Certification physical skills requirements.
- To apply for this position, applicants must complete an online application at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs.
- You must include copies of certifications to be considered.
Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board- a great place to play, work and make a difference in the lives of others.
The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.
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Salary : $19 - $22
