Lead Lifeguard

Benefits

• Free Membership
• Accrued HFWA Sick Leave
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

General Statement of Duties

The Lead Lifeguard is responsible for constant watch over a public swimming pool facility to enforce regulations and prevent accidents, assists swimmers in distress, and provides emergency and routine first aid. Takes the leadership role in customer service and emergency situations; and oversees and motivates the Lifeguards on duty.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics Leader, and Head Guard.

Essential Duties

• Maintains constant watch over patrons in assigned areas and assists patrons in distress.
• Enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by MRD policies including in and around the pool, deck, and locker rooms.
• Administers first aid as necessary.
• Performs regular safety checks and keeps first aid supplies stocked.
• Accurately completes daily operation forms including maintenance request forms, chemical testing, cleaning checklists, and operation reports.
• Provides a safe and clean environment with adequate supervision by implementing guidelines from MRD and department policies and procedures manuals.
• Provides courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, MRD personnel and the public.
• Arrives on time and in proper attire/appearance as required by MRD guidelines.
• Accountable for all participants during working hours.
• Plans, leads and monitors lifeguards and swim assistants in the completion of daily schedule, zones of coverage, scanning and lifeguard rotation.
• Maintains constant visual acuity to observe pools for possible troubled swimmers and safety hazards; constant audial acuity to be aware of troubled individual that may be out of line of sight.
• Constantly sits, stands, and walks throughout pool area to observe patrons' adherence to facility rules, and inspect for safety hazards.
• Constantly crouches/squatting, kneeling, and bending/twisting to perform pool maintenance and rescue duties; frequently climbs and balances to ascend and descend elevated lifeguard stands.
• Frequent light grasps to hold rescue tubes throughout shift and safely use maintenance items; occasional firm grasp and fine motor skills to perform water testing, first aid, and other emergency functions.
• Occasionally reaches overhead to pull up to lifeguard stands; frequently reaches below shoulder to perform pool maintenance and emergency functions.
• Occasionally lifts up to 75 pounds from floor to chest to assist in moving furniture, equipment, and patrons on backboards; occasionally pushes/pulls 75 pounds to remove individuals from pool area in an emergency situation, and sets up bleachers for events and lane ropes for lap swim.

Position Qualifications

• 2 years of lifeguard experience, preferred.
• Sound judgment. Can decipher between life threatening and non-life threatening emergencies. Ability to perform lifeguarding procedures as stated by the American Red Cross.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid required.
• American Red Cross WSI certification, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid required.
• American Red Cross WSI certification, preferred.

Work Environment

Busy Rec Center environment with extensive public contact. Hours vary according to schedule, with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly sits, stands, and walks throughout pool area to observe patrons' adherence to facility rules, and inspect for safety hazards.
• Constantly crouches/squatting, kneeling, and bending/twisting to perform pool maintenance and rescue duties; frequently climbs and balances to ascend and descend elevated lifeguard stands.
• Frequent light grasps to hold rescue tubes throughout shift and safely use maintenance items; occasional firm grasp and fine motor skills to perform water testing, first aid, and other emergency functions.
• Occasionally lifts up to 75 pounds from floor to chest to assist in moving furniture, equipment, and patrons on backboards; occasionally pushes/pulls 75 pounds to remove individuals from pool area in an emergency situation, and sets up bleachers for events and lane ropes for lap swim.

Benefits Include

• Membership to the Community Recreation Center.

Compensation

$17.95 - $19.49 per hour

Mission Statement

FUNdamentally improving lives by building community in fun, engaging ways, and by providing excellent parks and recreation facilities, activities, and services.

EEO Statement

The Montrose Recreation District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

ADA Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the search process, including alternative formats of job postings. Applicants requiring accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator. Jeremy Master, jeremy@montroserec.com -or- Human Resources. Lisa Lopez, lisa@montroserec.com