Seasonal Assistant Beach Front Manager

We’re looking for one (1) Assistant Beach Front Managers to join us at Pine Lake Park to promote healthy and safe recreation in our community. If you enjoy leading an eager and outgoing team, we’d love to have you join us!

GENERAL PURPOSE

Assists with planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and supervising seasonal beach front programs and services at Pine Lake Park. The work requires excellent communication and customer services skills due to considerable public contact. Works under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and the Beach Front Manager. Exercises substantial independent judgment regarding management of the beach front. The general day involves supervising lifeguard staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Assists in scheduling, coordinating and overseeing the daily operation of the beach front at Pine Lake Park. Provides quality customer service and public education on water safety to park visitors. Assists in pre-season set-up of the beach front program at Pine Lake Park. Assists in updating the lifeguard employee manual. Ensures policies and procedures are consistent with American Red Cross standards and other best practices. Helps to coordinate all aspects of pre-season training and testing; assists in weekly in-service training program for all lifeguard staff. Maintains a record of attendance and schedules make-up courses when necessary. Works with the Beach Manager to prepare the weekly lifeguard work schedule and ensures adequate coverage during all shifts. May monitor hours worked to ensure scheduling is within approved budget amounts. Performs lifeguarding responsibilities on a regular basis. Ensures proper behavior and adherence to rules on the part of all park patrons. Responds quickly to potentially hazardous situations and accidents. Assures the cleanliness of the beach front area, the docks, the restrooms and adjacent areas of the park. Performs custodial duties as needed. Maintains a safe environment for all park visitors. Informs supervisor of maintenance needs or hazardous conditions at the park. Oversees the use, care and inventory of City supplies and all beach front equipment. Opens and secures the facilities as needed. Maintains appropriate records including daily logs of beach attendance, training records for all staff, and incident/accident reports related to beach activities. Prepares an annual end of season evaluation including short and long-range recommendations to improve beach front services. Serves as the primary point of contact for beach front visitors. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over the lifeguard staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent. Two (2) years/seasons of lifeguard experience of which at least one (1) year/season must be at a beach park. Employees must be residents of Washington State.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Must possess valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Northwest Lifeguard Test certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Supervisory experience in an open water aquatics program is desirable. Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor certification is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Lifeguarding techniques, usage of equipment and first aid practices. Supervisory practices and principals related to lifeguard staff. Effective customer service methods. Effective safety practices and precautions related to beach front activities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Supervising daily beach front activities. Maintaining detailed records and reports. Using computers and related software including word processing applications. Communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Establishing effective working relationships with City employee and the general public. Work independently in the field without direct supervision. Supervise staff and develop work schedules. Conduct basic beach front maintenance and perform light custodial duties. Enforce beach front rules and regulations. Handle multiple requests for assistance in an organized manner. Write, speak and visually communicate with others, particularly under stressful emergency conditions. Work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Work the complete lifeguard season and attend all scheduled training sessions. Use of Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become skilled in the use of other specialized software and online meeting platforms as may be required. Clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing, and use professional composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Responsive and flexible handling of work assignments and prioritizing work to complete assignments accurately and timely. Maintain a customer service orientation and positive image of the City to the public, courteous and professional approach to exchanging information, adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, including when working a remotely per an approved hybrid schedule.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and extended periods of time standing and/or walking.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Tasks are regularly performed outside with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, fumes, temperature, weather, and noise extremes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Sammamish