What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at Town of Castle Rock?
This posting will remain open continuously until filled.
The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provides oversight and direction to lifeguards
- Ensures cleanliness of the pool area by performing maintenance activities and assigning Lifeguards' cleaning activities
- Assists the Pool Manager with pool maintenance
- Inspects the pool and facility at opening and closing
- Provides on-the-job training to new Lifeguards
- Completes all paperwork related to the position
- Checks pool chemical levels
- Assigns Lifeguard positions
- Performs Lifeguard duty. Ensures safety of pool patrons; observes pool users, enforces pool rules and regulations, and performs emergency first aid and life-saving techniques
- Performs all duties of Lifeguard
- Performs other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications:
Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old
Experience: Six (6) months prior experience as a lifeguard preferred
Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Must hold the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen. A current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required. Candidates must know CPR/PR with AED, O2A and First Aid Certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to physically perform various rescue techniques and life-saving procedures
- Ability to effectively convey information to pool patrons
- Knowledge of and skill in using chemical supplies to treat swimming pools
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Physical Demands:
- Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
- Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
- Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
- Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
- Extended periods of time in the pool and pool area with exposure to temperature extremes, varying weather conditions, chemicals, water and other conditions found in the pool area
Equipment Used:
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
