Head Lifeguard

Position Information

Position Title: Head Lifeguard

Position Type: Staff

Department: Natatorium

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Grade: 6

Hiring Salary Range: $34,496-$37,946/Annually

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Description Summary

Responsible for performing all tasks required of the Lifeguards and responsible for all water chemistry readings and making chemical adjustments when needed. Monitor and operate all Natatorium equipment. In the absence of the aquatics manager or the coordinator the head lifeguard will perform their essential duties. This will require the supervision of the Lifeguards, Desk Attendants and all patron activities. The head lifeguard will also at times be required to act as the desk attendant.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Two years of related experience as a Lifeguard and/or Pool Operator or required course work/certification.
• Current Prince George’s County Health Department Swimming Pool Operator’s License.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate required.

Essential Duties

• Monitors chemistry balance of the pools and filtration systems
• Adjusts chemicals as needed to maintain balance to assure water quality
• Maintains daily water quality records as required by the Prince George’s County Health Department
• Monitors air and water temperatures to have adjustments made as needed
• Maintains all required certifications and licenses
• Assures that all Prince George’s County Health Department regulations, Natatorium rule and college policies are followed
• Assist in-service training of staff as well as testing lifeguard proficiency
• Performs and assists coordinating the hands-on annual maintenance of the facility
• Performs lifeguarding and cashiering duties as necessary
• Must be willing to set up and remove equipment for scheduled pool activities
• Must be willing to perform required maintenance tasks as assigned
• Assists in supervising employees that are on duty
• Assists in counting and reconciling monies throughout the day and completes proper administrative documents when filling in for the coordinator
• Maintains associated facilities, i.e. weight room and racquetball courts
• Ensures a safe and clean environment for patrons
• Responsible for setting up and taking down equipment; adjusting pool floor, lane makers, and bulkhead for activities
• Assures maximum safety of all Natatorium patrons
• Inform natatorium management of any needed repairs or needed supplies
• Provides customer service as a representative of the College
• Performs and assumes responsibilities and duties of the coordinator in the absence of the coordinator
• Performs related work as required