LEAD AQUATICS OPERATOR HEAD LIFEGUARD III

About the role

Ready to take the lead-on deck and in the water? Tooele City is looking for a motivated, service-driven individual to join our leadership team as a full-time regular Lead Aquatics Operator / Head Lifeguard III. This isn't just a lifeguard role - it's an opportunity to mentor, train, and inspire the next generation of aquatics staff while helping create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for our community. The Pratt Aquatic Center is an indoor facility open year round and we are closed on Sundays. This full-time regular opportunity includes a full benefit package and provides you with the opportunity to turn your passion into a career. Grow your career in aquatics, recreation, and leadership. If you're ready to help fulfill the City's mission to enhance residents' quality of life and enjoy a career where you can lead, serve, and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Aquatics Superintendent providing leadership to on-duty staff, ensuring patron safety, enforcing facility rules, and responding to emergencies or unusual situations.
• Trains, mentors, and develop a strong, confident lifeguard and swim instructor team.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Coordinate staff schedules.
• Develops, coordinates, and oversees a variety of aquatics programs such as swim lessons, lifeguard training, swim team, and other special events, as assigned.

Requirements

• A leader passionate about developing competent lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Strong commitment to safety, service, and teamwork.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, and holidays required).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED (advanced education in exercise science, parks and recreation or similar field work is a plus).
• Current Lifeguard, WSI Water Safety Instructor, CPR for the professional rescuer, and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Prior aquatics experience with increasing responsibility preferred.
• Valid driver's license, 12 months driver experience, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 12 months and Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) within 12--18 months.
• Ability to pass a background check and