Head Lifeguard

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head Lifeguard to join our team at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. As a Head Lifeguard, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies, providing leadership to lifeguards and other facility staff, and maintaining a clean and safe facility.

• Supervise lifeguard staff during scheduled shifts, including lifeguard rotations, cleaning the facility, and ensuring daily facility checklists are completed.
• Assist in the training of lifeguard staff in proper water rescues and CPR/First Aid techniques.
• Observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the facility to prevent accidents or emergency situations.
• Educate and inform patrons of the rules and regulations of the facility.
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility and respond quickly to all emergencies and administer first aid as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
• Communicate with the lifeguard team and facility staff for additional assistance in an emergency.
• Provide quality customer service for our patrons.
• Complete and submit all appropriate daily paperwork during assigned shifts.
• Attend all in-service training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain good physical condition and strong job-related skills.

Minimum age of 16. American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with Waterfront and First Aid, CPR & AED Certification required. Previous experience in peer management/supervision or ability to demonstrate related skills set. Strong communication and customer service skills along with the ability to work with individuals of all ages. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to maintain good physical condition and maintain professional skills of safety, alertness, responsibility, initiative, good judgment, and cleanliness.

This work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The employee distinguishes between shades of color. Employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery, moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and hot, cold, or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.