Lifeguard Manager

**TOWN OF MIDDLETOWN, RI**

**TITLE: Lifeguard Manager**

**DEPARTMENT: Beach**

**REPORTS TO: Deputy Beach Manager or Beach Manager**

**SUPERVISES: Lifeguards**

**JOB TYPE: Seasonal May 24, 2024 - September 2, 2024**

**WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, based on department needs. Weekends/Evenings required.**

**SALARY: In accordance with established pay scale by Beach Manager**

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The Lifeguard Manager is a seasonal position with the Town of Middletown responsible for overseeing all functions and activities at the beach related to the hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating lifeguards to ensure a safe swim zone and surrounding areas. This position is responsible for the prevention of incidents and for aiding swimmers. Responsible for ensuring the safety of beachgoers by preventing and responding to emergencies. Overall responsibility of patron safety and lifeguard operations. Assist the Beach Manager or acts as Beach Manager in his/her absence as designated.

**I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class._
- Assists with the hiring, training, and scheduling of lifeguards throughout the season including pre-season.
- Supervises, directs work, and evaluates the performance of lifeguards.
- Ensures that water safety rules and regulations, and sanitary requirements are met and enforced. Addresses issues due to non-compliance accordingly.
- Develops and conducts training programs for staff in water safety, first aid, and CPR as necessary. Ensures high program standards are followed. Provides regular in-service training to staff as needed.
- Ensures that all required certifications of staff are maintained.
- Performs regular safety inspections of the beach and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to patrons.
- Receives patron complaints and suggestions and responds appropriately.
- Suggests safety program improvements.
- Performs emergency rescues, first aid and resuscitation.
- Maintains First Aid Room Iinventory and supervises the care, and maintenance, of lifesaving supplies and equipment. Makes recommendations to re-stock supplies or equipment accordingly.
- Acts as a liaison between the public, staff, and office personnel.
- Plans and facilitates staff meetings and in-service training as needed.
- Notifies supervisors of disturbances, emergencies, and staff performance problems.
- Assists with the opening and closing of the Beach Building.
- Other related duties as assigned.
- Assist Beach Manager with pre-season beach preparation and operations as needed.

**II NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES **_The following generally describes the knowledge and ability _required to enter the position and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties:_
- Requires knowledge of Ocean, weather, surf, beach, and environmental conditions; first aid practices, terminology, and techniques; cardiopulmonary resuscitation practices, terminology, and techniques; practices, terminology, and techniques to operate general lifeguard and rescue equipment, such as radio equipment and paddleboards; municipal codes and ordinances regarding use of beaches and parks; applicable federal and state laws, including state boating laws.
- Must be able to work independently with mínimal amount of supervision.
- Must be able to supervise staff and maintain cooperation from subordinates in the absence of the head lifeguard.
- Must possess problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
- Must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the highest quality of customer service.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Familiarity with Town ordinances.

**III MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Associate degree in parks/recreation, management or other related field preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would demonstrate the qualifications necessary to perform the duties associated with the position.
- Must possess proper State SURF certification and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- Must possess current American Red Cross (or accredited institution) Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED certification and maintain it as a condition of employment.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License
- Must be available to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.

**IV PHYSICAL DEMANDS**: _The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to