Head Lifeguard

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Lifeguard to join our team at the Town of Warrenton. As a key member of our aquatics staff, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of our patrons while providing exceptional customer service.

• Provide courteous and timely customer service to Town staff, vendors, citizens, and other visitors;
• Assist Water Safety Instructors as needed and support recreational programs;
• Enforce all pool rules to secure the safety of patrons;
• Serve as shift supervisor for lifeguards;
• Perform maintenance duties such as power washing pool decks and changing pool filters to maintain an operational facility;
• Prepare and maintain activity reports, including daily checklists and required forms relating to facility incidents/accidents;
• Responsible for performing regularly scheduled chemical pool readings, adjusting setpoints when needed, backwashing the pools, and weekly spa cleaning;
• Maintain skills by performing mandatory monthly fitness swims and/or training exercises and assist in running in-service trainings;
• Perform assorted job-related duties as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor and/or Aquatics Coordinator;

• General knowledge of aquatics, water safety rules, first aid practices, and techniques;
• Ability to enforce rules in a tactful and effective manner;
• Ability to effectively lead an aquatic team;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure/stress/in emergency situations;
• Ability to present a professional appearance and attitude;
• Ability to use a computer;
• Effective communication skills;
• Time management skills;

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid certification;
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer;
• Current Waterpark Certification (or the ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire);
• Current Administering Emergency Oxygen (or the ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire);

• Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check and CPS Registry check;

Grade 2: $26.57