Head Lifeguard
3 weeks ago
Warrenton, Virginia, United States
Town of Warrenton
Full time
Job SummaryWe 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.
Key Responsibilities- 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