Head Lifeguard

Head Lifeguard

The Parks and Recreation Department is looking to fill multiple Head Lifeguard positions!

As a Head Lifeguard at Dimond Park Aquatic Center, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyable experience for guests using the facility, including the supervision of lifeguards monitoring swimmers and enforcing rules. You will also be called on to take a leading role in responding to emergencies, providing care in an emergency, and directing staff accordingly. You will oversee staff maintaining the cleanliness of the facility.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for professional, vigilant and attention orientated individuals who have comfort in directing the work of others and enjoy working with the public and understand the importance of aquatics in our community. Applicants must also be a proficient swimmer and able to work well as part of team of varying ages and experience levels and be able to handle high-paced and occasionally stressful situations.

The benefits of joining our team include flexibility in staffing as well as a complimentary pool pass for the employee.

Working hours and location: This position will work at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center with hours of 12:30pm-8:30pm, Tuesday through Friday, and 12:00pm-6:30pm on Saturday.

Description of what you will be doing includes directing lifeguards in monitoring swimmers and responding to situations where their safety may be compromised. This includes observing guests as they swim and monitoring their proficiency, maintaining a safe environment by enforcing rules, and providing care to guests who may become injured or encounter a physical ailment. Additional responsibilities will include oversight of the facility including opening and closing the facility as well as overseeing basic upkeep of the facility by maintaining a clean environment, which is free of trash and clutter, and during the winter you may be asked to participate in the removal of snow from the facilities entrance. You will also be responsible monitoring the safe operation aquatic attractions the safety of swimmers in the facility abiding safe operation rules.

Minimum qualifications include certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard or the equivalent; current First Aid and CPR certificates, and at least 18 years of age at time of appointment. Certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor or other specialized certification in diving, scuba diving or kayaking as appropriate is highly desirable but not required.