Head Lifeguard - Seasonal

Company: Town of Castle Rock, Colorado
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Description of Work

Salary Range: $14.60 to $20.03 hourly, DOQ/E

The Town of Castle Rock 's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork , cooperation , and quality communication . We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Position Overview:
The Town of Castle Rock has outstanding opportunities for Head Lifeguards in our Parks and Recreation department. This position will be responsible for ensuring a safe and clean environment for all Town aquatics facilities, providing on-the-job training for new lifeguards and assisting the Pool Manager with pool maintenance . They will perform duties in a manner consistent with the stated values of the organization.

This position will remain open continuously until filled.

Visit our website at www.CRgov.com

The Town of Castle Rock is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and direction to lifeguards
• Ensures cleanliness of the pool area by performing maintenance activities and assigning Lifeguards' cleaning activities
• Assists the Pool Manager with pool maintenance
• Inspects the pool and facility at opening and closing
• Provides on-the-job training to new Lifeguards
• Completes all paperwork related to the position
• Checks pool chemical levels
• Assigns Lifeguard positions
• Performs Lifeguard duty. Ensures safety of pool patrons; observes pool users, enforces pool rules and regulations, and performs emergency first aid and life-saving techniques
• Performs all duties of Lifeguard
• Performs other duties as assigned or required
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
  
  Age Requirement: Must be at least 16 years old
  
  Experience: Six (6) months prior experience as a lifeguard preferred
  
  Licenses and/or Certifications Required: Must hold the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen. A current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required. Candidates must know CPR/PR with AED, O2A and First Aid Certifications.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge in life saving procedures, open and closing of pool facilities, public relations, pool maintenance, department paperwork, cash register duties, and cleaning duties.

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