Lifeguard and Head Lifeguard

Job Summary
Lifeguard: The seasonal Lifeguard position is responsible for supervision of patrons, enforcing beach rules and regulations and to maintain the health and safety of all. The lifeguard reports to the Head Lifeguard and Director of Parks and Recreation.

Head Lifeguard: The seasonal Head Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all pool patrons. This leadership role involves supervising lifeguard staff, maintaining pool facilities, and providing exceptional guest services. The Head Lifeguard will also be tasked with enforcing pool rules, conducting training sessions, and responding to emergencies as needed.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to perform strenuous water rescues, give CPR and first aid
• Ability to respond quickly to all emergency situations
• Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to observe and enforce rules, regulations and laws to patrons in a professional manner
• Ability to identify unsafe patron behavior and respond accordingly
• Communicate with other lifeguards and supervisors the need for additional assistance or equipment
• Ability to understand and follow the chain of command and emergency procedures
• Ability to write daily reports of beach issues as needed

Experience/Education Preferred:

• Holds current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification, ARC First Aid Certification, ARC Waterfront Lifeguarding
• ARC Water Safety Instructor Certification desired
• Volunteer or work experience with youth, adults and senior citizens

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct safety checks on the beach and equipment
• Supervision of patrons in the beach area
• Continuous safety monitoring of beach front area
• Call out warnings to people who break the rules, or are in imminent danger
• Responding and providing the appropriate level of care during emergency situations
• Performing CPR and First Aid
• Oversee enforcement of town policies in relation to the beach area
• Attend in-service trainings as directed by the Head Guard and Recreation Department
• Maintain cleanliness of municipal facilities
• Meet with the Head Lifeguard and/or Director of Parks and Recreation as needed to discuss issues and problems
• Assist with beach pass management and kayak/paddleboard rentals
• Assist with beach activities and concession stand
• Good will ambassador
• Assumes additional duties as assigned

Physical and Mental Requirements/Work Environment:

(Required for essential duties; reasonable accommodations will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act; this is not all-inclusive and may be supplemented as necessary).

Physical and mental demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of the job described above.

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment that is subject to routine exposure to the sun, extreme heat or cold, working on uneven and or slippery surfaces and possibly being exposed to hazardous conditions/situation.
• Ability to swim, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time in an outdoor environment.
• Ability to see and read objects in close vision, distance vision, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately.
• Ability to lift and/or remove victims, equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to climb, crouch, crawl, kneel, twist, and handle or feel objects.
• Ability to utilize written and oral communication skills, interpret people and situations, read and interpret documents, work under constant interruptions, intensive pressure and deal with distressed or quarrelsome individuals.
• Ability to respond to emergencies under pressure and without hesitation.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Ability to Commute:

• Columbia, CT 06237 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, CT 06237: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18