Head Lifeguard

About the Role

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. Key duties include provides oversight and direction to lifeguards and ensures cleanliness of the pool area by performing maintenance activities and assigning lifeguards' cleaning activities.

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

Requirements

• 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 Starguard Elite certifications: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/Professional Rescuer, AED and Administering Emergency Oxygen. A current American Starguard Elite Lifeguard Certification is required. Candidates must know CPR/PR with AED, O2A and First Aid Certifications.
• Knowledge of and ability to physically perform various rescue techniques and life-saving procedures
• Ability to effectively convey information to pool patrons
• Knowledge of and skill in using chemical supplies to treat swimming pools
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Compensation

• Hourly Range: $16.34 USDto$22.88 USD

Benefits

• Free membership to Miller Activity Complex (MAC) or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligible
• Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Career Advancement Programs
• Competitive total compensation with benefits package