What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Head Lifeguard position at Town of Addison?
The Town is looking to hire one (1) Seasonal Head Lifeguard for the Addison Athletic Club's upcoming Pool Season!
Bonus Opportunities:
- Sign-On Bonus:
- $300.00 if the employee starts on or before May 19, 2025, and works Memorial Day Weekend.
- $250.00if the employee starts by May 29, 2025.
- $150.00 if the employee starts by June 17, 2025.
- Referral Bonus: $50.00 for Town employees if they refer a candidate who is successfully onboarded into a Seasonal position with the Addison Athletic Club.
- Retention Bonus: $250.00if available to work all weekends through the end of the season.
- Holiday Bonus: $50.00 if available to work on a Town holiday.
Under general supervision of the Pool Supervisor to supervise and train the lifeguard staff of the Addison Athletic Club outdoor swimming pool facilities. Responsible for all areas of safety and welfare of users, staff, equipment, and facilities; handles emergencies if they develop. Position requires regular contact with the public in both structured and unstructured situations that will require considerable tact and judgment.
- Trains and supervises pool shift personnel; handles coaching and disciplinary problems with
training and guidance from supervisor; and assigns job duties. - Supervises large groups in the water, including children, both visually and audible to ensure
health and safety standards. - Ensures patron safety by enforcing pool rules and regulations; performs water rescues and
administers basic first aid as needed. - Assists Pool Supervisor in running in-service training and rescue skills for the lifeguard staff.
- Carries out emergency operating procedures and notifies proper authorities.
- Implements aquatic programs.
- Directs and demonstrates proper and safe use of facility equipment; ensures policy and proper
procedures are followed at all times. - Performs regular water tests for pool chemistry.
- Performs minor maintenance and custodial tasks; reports larger maintenance problems; opens and/or closes facilities.
- Meets and greet the public; answers telephone; inputs and retrieves computer data.
- Prepares various daily and weekly reports.
- Performs cashier and concession duties as needed.
- Performs Pool Supervision duties as needed when Pool Supervisor is not on duty.
- Offers support for recreational, civic, and cultural activities in which the Town participates; assists in various administrative tasks.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND
- Two (2) seasons of lifeguarding experience. Two (2) seasons experience as Senior or Head Lifeguard is preferred; OR
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certification is preferred.
- Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and First Aid required.
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification required.
- American Red Cross AED Essentials is required.
- Knowledge of supervising and evaluating the work of others.
- Knowledge of testing pool chemicals.
- Knowledge of basic computer and clerical skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships.
Lifts equipment, furniture, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and sets up in area of activity. Position requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, twisting upper body, reaching, pulling, climbing, and lifting. Work is usually performed outdoors and employee will be subject to extremes of weather and temperatures, as well as high noise levels. Must be able to perform emergency rescue drills as required as a condition of continued employment.
Hours will vary depending upon staffing level and demand for services. Schedule may be modified if department needs arise. Works rotating shifts, sometimes on short notice.
Salary : $20 - $24
