Lead Lifeguard-Chilson/Winona - Seasonal

City of Loveland • Loveland, CO

17h • $16 - $19

About The Position

Our Lead Lifeguard is r esponsible to ensure the safety of swimmers at Chilson Recreation Center Pool and Winona Outdoor Pool. Responsible for all aspects of aquatics safety and ensuring operations are adhered to in the absence of supervisory personnel. The hiring range for this position is $15.76 - $19.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Must be at least 17 years of age at time of hire. Must be available to work some evenings, weekend and holiday hours. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check and pre-employment drug screen. The position will remain open until filled. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City. Essential Functions: Enhances the Recreation Department image and ensures a quality visit to aquatics area. Ensures a safe environment by communicating with and taking direction from aquatics supervisory personnel related to lifeguard rotations, ratios, completion of daily operational and cleaning duties, checking safety equipment, water testing and ensuring proper chemistry balance and clarity. Responsible for all aspects of opening and closing procedures. Guards all swim areas and enforces rules and safety regulations. Monitors weather conditions and works with supervisory personnel concerning unsafe conditions. Completes required daily paperwork. Assists with comprehensive swim lesson programs, if applicable. Effectively responds to emergency situations and performs lifesaving procedures. Establishes and maintains a good public relations image with guests through communications, positive interactions and consistent enforcement of all policies and procedures. Disseminates and promotes Parks and Recreation program information and directs guests to proper locations. Resolves administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies, procedures and interactions with staff and guests. Other Job Functions: May be required to cross-train in other areas. Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings. May be required to oversee facility when supervisory personnel are absent. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 year lifeguarding experience required.
• 1 year customer service-related experience required.
• Must be 17 years of age at the time of hire.
• Current Lifeguard Certification, CPR, AED and First Aid certification required.
• Must possess general working knowledge of pool and aquatics area operations.
• Must have general knowledge of swim lesson programming and pool maintenance.
• Must recognize, react quickly and correctly in emergency situations and will be required to perform the necessary lifesaving procedures.
• Must make sound judgments, exercise conflict resolution, and exhibit patience when dealing with stressful and/or disciplinary situations.
• Must possess knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to water safety and be able to communicate with staff and guests alike in a friendly, positive, and professional manner.
• Proven skills in lifeguarding, and first aid/lifesaving procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

• Enhances the Recreation Department image and ensures a quality visit to aquatics area.
• Ensures a safe environment by communicating with and taking direction from aquatics supervisory personnel related to lifeguard rotations, ratios, completion of daily operational and cleaning duties, checking safety equipment, water testing and ensuring proper chemistry balance and clarity.
• Responsible for all aspects of opening and closing procedures.
• Guards all swim areas and enforces rules and safety regulations.
• Monitors weather conditions and works with supervisory personnel concerning unsafe conditions.
• Completes required daily paperwork.
• Assists with comprehensive swim lesson programs, if applicable.
• Effectively responds to emergency situations and performs lifesaving procedures.
• Establishes and maintains a good public relations image with guests through communications, positive interactions and consistent enforcement of all policies and procedures.
• Disseminates and promotes Parks and Recreation program information and directs guests to proper locations.
• Resolves administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies, procedures and interactions with staff and guests.
• May be required to cross-train in other areas.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• May be required to oversee facility when supervisory personnel are absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed