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Head Lifeguard - Seasonal

Town of Windsor (CO)
Center, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025
JOB
Hiring Range: This position's base/starting wage is $18.02 per hour, which increases based on years of service/experience.Work Schedule: Shifts vary, must be able to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, weekends, midday, and evening shifts. Outdoor pool is typically open between Memorial Day and Labor DayNATURE OF WORKAs a member of the Aquatics Division, this position is responsible for the on-site supervision of the aquatic facility; pool maintenance, staff scheduling and relations, public contact, addressing concerns, maintaining security of the facility, shift reports, lifeguard training, and auditing.This temporary employment may be scheduled throughout the year on a full-time basis depending on the needs of the Town but will not exceed six months in length (or 1,040 hours, whichever comes first).Head Lifeguards may work at either the indoor or outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDIndividuals work under the direct supervision and/or leadership of the Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISEDThe Head Lifeguard may exercise general leadership and training of a variety of staff assigned to the Aquatics Division, such as Lifeguards and Swim Lesson Instructors.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSThe individual in the Head Lifeguard role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive: Assists with scheduling all pool activities and private rentals to ensure optimum pool usage; coordinates programming with supervisor and in keeping with community needs.Assists in hiring, training, and scheduling qualified lifeguards, instructors, and all other pool staff.Monitors activities and directs scanning of the swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries, accidents, or drownings; maintains order. Handles escalated customer service complaints. Rescues swimmers in distress and/or danger of drowning within 30 seconds of recognizing distress and administers CPR and first aid. Assures the maximum safety of pool patrons. Performs regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to the patrons.Point of contact for any customer service/emergency incidents at Chimney Park Pool or Community Recreation Center Pool and filling out appropriate reports in a timely manner. Attempts to modify dangerous guest behaviors and enforce all pool rules and regulations by strongly and quickly addressing behaviors to guests of all ages and/or guardians of underage guests.Administers emergency care (Basic Life Support/CPR/AED) and first aid treatment as necessary.Effectively handles complaints and disciplinary problems involving patrons of the pool. Must consistently attend scheduled in-service trainings to maintain a working knowledge of current lifeguarding techniques and procedures related to rescue of drowning swimmers including rescue skills, Basic Life Support (CPR/AED Skills), and basic First Aid.Ensures the safety and wellbeing of the public by conducting staff training in water safety, first aid, and CPR/AED; ensures that all certifications of staff are maintained. Ensures high program standards are followed; provides regular in-service training to staff in accordance with the Emergency Action Plan. Maintains the filtration system and other aquatic operating systems within the facility for proper operations. Maintains proper pool chemical balance and general water cleanliness. Performs normal day-to-day maintenance to include but not limited to backwashing, sweeping, vacuuming the pool, scrubbing, and washing pool area, deck, and filter room.Effectively demonstrates the lifeguard deck rotational system for monitoring the pools and all other pool deck operations. When not performing lifeguard skills, will perform maintenance and cleaning duties to keep aquatic facilities healthy and enjoyable.Operate and maintain the pool equipment; conduct daily walk-through of facility to ensure appropriate appearance and clean of debris; document needed repairs and maintenance. Assists in facilitating emergency action procedures for the aquatic and facility areas.Demonstrates safe work habits with awareness of co-worker and public safety.Handles various reports and records such as chemical logs, incident reports, etc.Assists other aquatic staff members as needed.Maintain the cleanliness of the facility locker rooms daily.Ensures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to.Performs related work as required and assigned.OTHER DUTIESDepending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following: Participates and assists in the implementation of town-wide Special Events, i.e. weekend rentals, Water Carnival and Doggie Dip.If working in the outdoor pool area, will be required to handle cash, complete all cash reports and deposits to the appropriate location and monitor concession operations.Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.Assists other town departments/divisions, as necessary.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions; may be subject to extreme heat: temperatures to above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. subject to noise. The employee may be subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.The employee may be subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the follow conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses, or poor ventilation.This position is considered safety-sensitive because the individual is responsible for their safety as well as the safety of others. Performing these job functions under the influence of drugs or alcohol would pose significant dangers. The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.

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