The City of Conrad is accepting applications for Head Lifeguard / Instructor.
Responsible for managing daily pool operations including, but not limited to, supervising lifeguard staff, maintaining the facility, and planning and conducting in-service training for staff. Additionally, performs duties of Pool Lifeguard.
Works under the general supervision of the Pool Manager & Public Works Director.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Ensuring the safety of both the lifeguard team and facility patrons. This includes identifying & correcting hazards that may compromise staff's or patrons' safety and educating patrons about your facility's rules & regulations. This also means being able to develop & write emergency actions plans, handling problem situations with uncooperative or even violent patrons.
Supervising & training lifeguarding staff. Includes testing & interviewing prospective lifeguard applicants, planning & providing job-related training, & providing & scheduling staff to meet the facility's needs. In your leadership role on the lifeguard team, you are also responsible for problem solving, delegating responsibility, & improving staff performance; communicating & interacting with the lifeguard team & facility patrons; & effectively serving as a liaison between your supervisor & the lifeguard team.
Supervising the safety inspection, general care, & cleaning of the facility. This includes the maintenance & minor repair of equipment & reporting any unsafe conditions & equipment to the facility manager immediately. This includes the exterior of the facility, & the exterior area surrounding the facility, is clean, safe & in good condition.
Performs all lifeguard duties in/on pool premises, cashier & pool maintenance. Teaches swimming lessons according to prescribed routine & curriculum. Monitors the use of the swimming pool, enforces safety rules, patrols the swimming pool & aquatics facility. Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as answering phone, picking up supplies for needed activities, conducting classes, selling tickets, collecting fees, helping set up classes, events, etc.
Desired Minimum qualifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard, American Red Cross Head Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid & Safety. One season of lifeguarding experience, & Supervisory Experience.
Application available at www.cityofconradmt.com - Application deadline -