Head Lifeguard

About the role

The Aquatics Department at the City of Fort Collins oversees all aquatic facilities and performs supervisory, administrative, and aquatic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and is responsible for all programs and staff in the facility while on duty.
• Is liaison between guests and staff.
• Maintains the equipment, facilities, and environment in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Maintains proper chemical balance, cleanliness of pool water and deck.
• Affords responsibility of taking disciplinary action as necessary while on duty.
• Reports all exceptional occurrences to the supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.
• Exercised supervision over personnel as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum age is 18.
• Must possess current: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification, American Red Cross First Aid, American Red Cross Automated External Defibrillation (AED), American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
• Physical Demands: Bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, jumping, twisting, balancing kneeling, crouching, reaching and climbing. Physical activity required in leading/demonstrating classes. Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds Hand-eye coordination for operation of a computer keyboard. Ability to read written materials and to observe programs. Speech and hearing capabilities to maintain communications with employees and citizens.

Qualifications

• Often works independently without direct supervision.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationship with co-workers, participants and the public.
• Ability to show sensitivity in dealing with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate a variety of office equipment.
• Ability to understand and apply department procedures and policies.
• Ability to handle sensitive or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to use table and chair dollies, kitchen equipment, carpet vacuum, standard office equipment including copiers and computers.
• Ability to work varying shifts is desirable, particularly weekends and holiday shift availability.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

No specific benefits mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

$16.75 per hour.

Schedule

Varying shifts are desirable, particularly weekends and holiday shifts.