Head Lifeguard

Job Title

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to supervise Lifeguards and develop/teach aquatic skills and water safety.

Job Description

Employees in this classification perform lifesaving and supervisory work. Position is responsible for supervision of Lifeguards, water safety, teaching aquatic skills and water safety, supervising/performing minor pool maintenance and clerical duties. Performs related work as directed.

Essential Functions

Supervises and teaches a variety of aquatic skills including swimming and water safety. Develops training schedules for aquatic skills training. Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool use rules and regulations; insures safety of pool patrons. Performs supervisory functions such as water testing applicants, scheduling, training, assigning work, setting standards, reviewing work, counseling, and disciplining. Teaches water related courses such as Community Water Safety and Drowning Awareness. Assists with special events such as children's summer camp and Spring Splash. Supervises or performs a variety of pool related tasks such as checking pool water chemistry, cleaning pool, cleaning around pool, and maintaining related equipment. Supervises or performs minor maintenance tasks such as cleaning office, maintaining bathrooms and picking up trash. Meets and greets pool patrons; answers questions and maintains friendly, pleasing environment. Attends and conducts meetings and training classes to maintain or upgrade skills and certifications. Prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or related field; supplemented by up to two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving water safety, and water safety training with supervisory experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Special Requirements CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor, and WSI certified. Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process. The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veteran's Preference Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships. Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information. Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment. Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change. Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some asks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to temperature extremes, strong odors, toxic agents/chemicals, smoke, wetness, humidity, disease and/or pathogens, bright/dim light, noise extremes, violence, machinery, and dusts or pollen.