Lead Lifeguard

3 weeks ago

San Luis Obispo, United States Associated Students Inc Full time
Definition and Purpose

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Aquatics and Safety Programs, the Lifeguard is responsible for the supervision of the Cal Poly Recreation Center pools and pool area during recreational swimming hours and fitness and instructional program hours. Additional lifeguard duties may include supervision of programs at the Anderson Aquatic Center and Poly Canyon Village pool. General responsibilities are to ensure that a safe and enjoyable environment is maintained. Lifeguards are also responsible for opening and securing pool facilities.

ASI is committed to supporting the aspirations of the University Learning Objectives. Our employees are expected to make reasoned decisions based on ethics, respect for diversity, and an awareness of issues of sustainability. Additionally they will work productively as individuals and in groups while communicating effectively

Requirements
Educational Requirements and Qualifying Experience
  • Must be a currently enrolled student at Cal Poly with a minimum of 6 units. Graduate students must carry 4 units.
  • Current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguard Training, Administering Emergency Oxygen and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent is required.
  • Title 22 First Aid or EMT certification is preferred.
  • Previous lifeguard experience preferred.
  • Ability to be highly organized and have good planning skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds, specific needs, or limitations.
  • Ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
  • Ability to perform detailed work with accuracy.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with others or independently, as the situation requires.
  • Respond to and follow all appropriate emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Direct staff during critical incidents and ensuring policy adherence during high patron volume times.
  • Keep lifeguards on task when completing facility upkeep.
  • Assist in orienting new hires to job duties and expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Create on-deck rotations.
  • Resolve conflict with pool patrons and staff members.
  • Attend regular trainings and meetings to maintain skills and increase preparedness.
  • Make decisions regarding appropriate pool tarping due to weather complications.
  • Conduct inventory of supplies and equipment and communicate the needs to supervisor.
  • Excellent customer services skills
  • Secure pool facility upon opening and closing.
  • Maintain daily usage statistics.
  • Report equipment, supplies, safety, and maintenance needs
  • Prepare pool facilities for scheduled activities.
  • Prepare incident and injury reports when appropriate.
  • Maintain current certifications and physical fitness in order to perform rescue skills.
  • Maintain familiarity with evacuation plan for work area.
  • Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and retreats.
  • Provide quality customer service for all staff and customers.
  • Awareness of safety concerns and risk management
  • Maintain prompt hours and follow absence procedures.
  • Maintain a working relationship with staff and co-workers.
  • Adhere to and enforce all ASI departmental policies and procedures.
  • Ensure a safe environment for all participants.
  • Commitment to student development, leadership, and teamwork
  • Lead lifeguards by creating on-deck rotations, being available to direct staff during critical incidents and ensuring strict policy adherence during high patron volume times.
  • Resolve conflict with pool patrons and staff members.
  • Attend regular trainings and meetings to maintain skills and increase preparedness.
  • Make decisions regarding pool tarping when due to weather complications.
  • Keep lifeguards on task when completing facility upkeep.
  • Assist in orienting new hires to job duties and expectations.
  • Inventory and recognize when supplies or equipment need to be ordered and communicate the needs to supervisors.
Diversity and Inclusion
  • Recommend and support practices intended to eliminate racial, gender, or any other form of bias in processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Demonstrate awareness of one's own biases, comfort levels, and various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
  • Demonstrate effort to understand each person's individual and collective role in creating inclusive environments.
  • Commit to continuous learning/improvement in DEI and cultural competence.
  • Work with director to review department's policies, procedures, & practices related to DEI and participate in addressing barriers identified.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in ASI policy as a condition of their employment. Other duties as assigned.
Period of Employment
  • Employment with this organization is of an "at will" nature, which means that the employee may resign at any time and ASI may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.
Benefits
Compensation and Hours
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
  • Hourly Pay Range $17.00 per hour - $17.00 per hour
  • Maximum 20 hours per week


Position may require weekend, late night, and holiday availability.

Summer availability preferred.

The Associated Students, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Date revised: 2/19/2024

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