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St. George, City of (UT)
Head Lifeguard
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$33,311 / year median in Utah
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Recreation Manager -Aquatics, performs various tasks as necessary to provide recreation services to the St. George Community. (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) Ensures the safety of staff and patrons at all times. Keeps staff on task with job duties. Closes and opens cash tills and performs shift register count-outs. Conducts/Attends monthly meetings with management and staff. Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. Enforces facility rules and regulations. Recognizes and responds calmly, quickly and effectively to all emergencies, to your level of training. Oversees Emergency Action Plans. Administers first aid, ventilations, and CPR using rescue equipment. Alerts, in a safe manner, other lifeguards and facility staff and management when more help or rescue equipment is needed. Works special events as assigned. Completes required records and reports and submits them to management. Performs maintenance or other tasks assigned by supervisors. Inspects the facility daily and reports any unsafe conditions or equipment to supervisor. Checks patrons into Aquatic Facilities and registers participants for classes and activities. Performs money handling duties according to city and division policies and procedures. Promotes pass sales by informing patrons of pass options. May be required to work other positions at the facilities that you are qualified to work. Handles minor employee and patron issues when supervisors are not on duty or at that specific site and then reports back to supervisor. Checks vehicles each night to ensure cleanliness and security. Wears appropriate uniform during assigned shift. While a Head Lifeguard may coordinate daily operational tasks and assignments, all formal personnel actions—including but not limited to performance evaluations, disciplinary measures, and compensation adjustments—are the sole responsibility of the Recreation Supervisor and/or Recreation Manager . In accordance with Utah Code 52-3-1, if the appointee is a relative or household member of a Head Lifeguard, that Head Lifeguard is strictly prohibited from evaluating the appointee's job performance or recommending salary increases. Performs other related duties as required. Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions Conditions and temperatures may vary depending on the assignment. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies. Moderately heavy physical activity required to push, pull, or lift 20-60 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. Moderate exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, noise, dust, chemicals, and fumes. Moderate risk of bodily injury under normal conditions. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.