Head Lifeguard

About the role

The Head Lifeguard oversees the safe operation of county pool facilities and the safety of all individuals using them. This includes monitoring facilities and activities, preventing accidents and injuries, maintaining order, and assisting in rescues. The role administers CPR and first aid as necessary, notifies authorities during emergencies, and assists with the collection and transfer of pool revenues. The Head Lifeguard also provides lead supervision for Lifeguards, participates in their selection and scheduling, and delivers training on pool operations, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in regular monitoring of pool water chemicals and make required adjustments to maintain safe water balance.
• Collect, deliver, and transfer monies collected at the pools to the County’s assigned bank.
• Drain, clean, and refill filter pits; adjust valves; and perform weekly equipment maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safety of pool water and surrounding facilities.
• Supervise lifeguards, monitor swimming areas to prevent accidents, maintain order, and rescue swimmers in danger of drowning; administer first aid as needed.
• Inspect facility and equipment for cleanliness daily; may clean and refill pools.
• Coordinate, plan, and instruct county-sponsored swim programs.
• Maintain accurate operating and pool chemical logs.
• Handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents, or decisions requiring confidentiality.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of work experience as a Lifeguard in a recreational setting.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

Screening and Compliance

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination, including a color acuity test (cannot be colorblind).
• Background investigation.
• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.
• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed.
• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

Working Conditions

• Employee is outdoors 75% of the time when assigned to an outdoor pool or outdoors 25% of the time when assigned to an indoor pool.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment; however, exposure to wet cement and mat surfaces is possible.
• Outdoor surfaces include concrete, asphalt, ramps, stairs, wood decks, and ladder chairs.
• Work hazards include exposure to dangerous emergency situations involving rescue, hazardous chemicals, and possible exposure to bodily fluids from persons with life-threatening diseases.
• Flexible work hours may be required.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• Writing utensils, various paperwork, files, and reports for documentation of statistical reports, daily pool chemistry logs, daily bank deposits, and ordinary office record keeping.
• Handling of hazardous materials such as chlorine gas, chlorine bleach, hydrochloric acid, sodium bisulfate, sodium thiosulfate, carbon dioxide gas, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, muriatic acid, calcium hypochlorite, and other pool chemicals.
• Use of a filter mask when handling some hazardous chemicals.