Head Lifeguard
Description: Responsible for the daily operations, staff and activities of two indoor recreation pools and a seasonal freshwater pond/beach with the primary duty of lifeguarding and supervision of PT and seasonal lifeguards. Typical schedule includes closing shift weekdays (M-F) 1:30-10:00pm with occasional weekend shifts as needed. During the summer season, this position may be assigned to work at both the Rec Center Pool and Martin Park Beach.
Essential Job Functions:
Physical Requirements: Full mobility in order to rescue any adult or child in distress both in pool and fresh water pond ; ability to maneuver around an indoor pool and quickly respond in an emergency; ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, swim, dive, climb; lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; Provide emergency patron assistance as necessary; when working at fresh water pond environment must easily move on sand, climb guard chairs, walk uphill to location and guard shack, move lifeguard and pond equipment (sometimes with assistance).
Experience/Qualifications:
Nonunion, Nonexempt, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Monday - Friday 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM with half hour unpaid break (schedule may vary)
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,648 to start
Essential Job Functions:
- Supervises the lifeguards to ensure appropriate techniques and adequate safety procedures are being followed.
- Provides on-going training/orientations for all new lifeguards in department policies and procedures, corrects behavior as necessary.
- Enforces all rules and regulations established by Parks and Recreation, and ensures the lifeguard staff enforces rules and regulations consistently.
- Inspects and maintains rescue equipment, first aid station, backboard, etc., and assures they are in good working order.
- Maintains a sanitary pool area free from defective equipment and unsafe or unhealthy conditions.
- Works with Aquatics Supervisor and Sr. Aquatic Coordinator to ensure that all staff know their assigned shifts/classes, covering when necessary and keep patrons informed of pool rules and regulations. Coordinates coverage when a shift is not covered.
- Maintains accurate records on a computer and ensures all necessary paperwork (accident/incident reports) is completed in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Regular attendance as required by the position.
Physical Requirements: Full mobility in order to rescue any adult or child in distress both in pool and fresh water pond ; ability to maneuver around an indoor pool and quickly respond in an emergency; ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, swim, dive, climb; lift up to 50 lbs. regularly; Provide emergency patron assistance as necessary; when working at fresh water pond environment must easily move on sand, climb guard chairs, walk uphill to location and guard shack, move lifeguard and pond equipment (sometimes with assistance).
Experience/Qualifications:
- Minimum 18 years of age or older
- Must be certified by American Red Cross in Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Must be Waterfront Certified or become certified within 6 months of hire
- Must have prior supervisory level experience for pool/waterfront facility and lifeguarding
- Must have a valid driver’s license in order to move between facilities
- Must pass background investigation, post-offer drug screen and pre-employment physical
Nonunion, Nonexempt, Full-Time (40 Hours/Week)
Monday - Friday 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM with half hour unpaid break (schedule may vary)
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,648 to start
Please send Application and Resume to:
Mail: Town of Ridgefield, Human Resources, 400 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 203-431-2328