Lead Lifeguard - Astoria, Oregon, United States

LEAD LIFEGUARD · The Astoria Parks & Recreation Department is currently looking to hire Lead Lifeguards to set the standard for safety and service and lead by example in and out of the water. · KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Champion water safety by consistently upholding facility rules ...

Job description

LEAD LIFEGUARD

The Astoria Parks & Recreation Department is currently looking to hire Lead Lifeguards to set the standard for safety and service and lead by example in and out of the water.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion water safety by consistently upholding facility rules with professionalism and a positive approach
• Maintain constant vigilance over patrons and activities
• Act quickly and effectively to prevent and respond to provide first aid and emergency care when needed
• Create a welcoming environment for all guests
• Contribute to daily facility operations by helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for all patrons.

SCHEDULE

Lead Lifeguards work part-time and are scheduled based on their availability and the staffing needs of the facility, including regular operating hours as well as special events. We are looking for Leads available to work 3-4 days per week, with preference given to those who can commit to a minimum of 25 hours weekly and are available mornings, afternoons and weekends. Most desirable candidates will be available for 25-30 hours per week. Part-time positions with the City are limited to working no more than 129 hours per month.

Shift Schedule

Tuesdays - Fridays

Mornings: 6:00AM - 11:00AM

Afternoons: 11:00AM - 4:00PM

Evenings: 2:30PM - 7:00PM

Saturdays

Mornings: 7:30AM - 12:00PM

Afternoons: 11:45AM - 5:00PM

HIRING PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an interview and swim test, with additional details provided in the interview invitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies by leading Aquatic Center part-time staff members. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatic Center Manager and in coordination with Head Lifeguards.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the patrons in the facility through proactive scanning patterns.
• Acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency while providing coach or direction to Aquatic Center staff to ensure Emergency Action Plans are followed.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services while providing coach and direction to Aquatic Center staff to ensure the Emergency Action Plans are followed.
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Consistently enforces facility rules in a proactive, firm and positive manner.
• Completes required monthly training.
• Communicates any safety or staffing concern to Aquatic Center Manager or Head Lifeguards.
• Leads by example, demonstrating proper rescue skills.
• Proactively provides coaching to address unsafe or incorrect behaviors and techniques in a constructive manner.
• Assists Aquatic Center Manger and Head Lifeguards in performing Vigilance Awareness Training exercises.
• Communicates with Aquatic Center staff to ensure that all cleaning and facility tasks are completed for each shift.
• Performs chemical checks to ensure water chemistry is within safe ranges during regular checks throughout shift.
• Demonstrates ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Displays excellent communication skills required in working with coworkers/public, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Proactively performs, leads and directs facility cleaning. Including but not limited to; sweeping, mopping and sanitizing floors, wiping down and sanitizing surfaces, taking out the garbage, picking up debris, cleaning restrooms, laundering towels and lost and found items, etc.
• Demonstrates understanding of, adheres to, and trains others on the correct techniques of, all safety regulations and practices.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of facility's emergency action plan and understands the role their position facilitates in an emergency.
• Respectfully takes direction from the supervisor.
• Follows policies, procedures, and guidelines as described in the City of Astoria Personnel Manual and other documentation related to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be 16 years or older.
2. Must be available to work at least three days per week.
3. Possession of or ability to pass an Ellis and Associates International Lifeguard Training Certification, including CPR & First Aid certification.
4. Ability to physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
5. Ability to pass a City background check including checks of Criminal, Social Security Trace and Sex Offender Registry records.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience lifeguarding or working in water-safety settings.
2. Experience working with children and young adults.
3. Competitive swimming experience.
4. Current or expired Lifeguard Certification from nationally recognized agency (Ellis & Assoc., Red Cross).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employees must be able to physically perform all duties of the lifeguard role which includes standing, sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, climbing, balancing, kneeling and crouching. Occasionally lifting and moving up to 50 pounds is required and includes the ability to assist conscious and unconscious patrons in distress out of the water and on the deck including use of a backboard. Employees must remain alert and vigilant with the ability to see and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility requiring close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus to keep an effective scan pattern and keep a visual of the entire bottom of the pool and assigned zone. Employees are required to communicate verbally, follow instructions and protocols and hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility or in the facility.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and fumes or airborne particles (Chlorine). The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.