Head Lifeguard

3 weeks ago


New Bern, North Carolina, United States City of New Bern, NC Full time
Salary: $11.50 Hourly

Location : New Bern, NC

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 00467

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Facilities

Opening Date: 02/28/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Definition of Work

Performs responsible semi-skilled and technical work in conducting aquatic safety, lifesaving and first aid techniques; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Facility Manager. Supervision is exercised over Lifeguards.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Supervising, Coordinating, observing, maintaining, enforcing and supervising aquatic center swimming, activities and program rules.
(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
  • Supervises lifeguards and facility attendants;
  • Monitors activities in aquatic center;
  • Performs lifesaving rescues, renders first aid and CPR/lifesaving techniques as necessary, calls 911 and coordinates with Emergency Medical Services;
  • Oversees the maintenance and cleanliness of pool and surrounding areas;
  • Monitors pool chemical levels and reports problems;
  • Assists with the scheduling of lifeguards to ensure that adequate coverage of pool areas are maintained during operating hours;
  • Enforces rules and regulations, policies and procedures;
  • Registers participants;
  • Supervises conduct of participants;
  • Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of first aid and CPR and lifesaving techniques; thorough knowledge of the proper usage of emergency water safety equipment; basic knowledge of pool chemicals and water testing procedures; ability to enforce rules in effective, tactful and courteous manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, program participants and the general public.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or equivalent) and First Aid/CPR/AED. A Lifeguard Certification/Recertification class will be offered in-house. Date of the class is TBD. Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Seasonal Employees are not eligible for benefits.
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