Position will be open until filled Serves in a Lifeguarding capacity and, under direction, supervises, monitors, and coordinates lifesaving personnel, daily operation and maintenance activities of the Town's Parks & Recreation Department. Ensures the health and safety of employees and patrons. Performs routine water tests and makes necessary adjustments to pool chemicals. Prepares pool and facility for the opening and/or closing of the day. Searches for and removes safety hazards. Maintains cleanliness of pool and facility. Supervises the day-to-day activities including communicating, scheduling work, training, evaluating, and motivating staff. Maintains records, and reports on daily attendance. Operates and performs preventative maintenance on pool equipment including, but not limited to, the pump room. Provides customer service and answers questions, complaints or concerns. Responds to emergency situations by performing First Aid, CPR and/or Lifeguard Training Rescues/Techniques. Assists with personnel actions such as selection, promotion, discipline, and evaluations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision. Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods. Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and procedures. Knowledge of pool maintenance and operation techniques. Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures. Skill in planning and implementing department and swimming pool practices and procedures. Skill in responding to emergency situations including safely rescuing drowning victims and administering CPR and First Aid. A High School diploma or GED. One (1) year experience as a Lifeguard. Must possess at time of application and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) certifications. Must obtain within 90 days of hire, and maintain, American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen certification. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor and Administering Emergency Oxygen certification. Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment. Occasional exposure to communicable diseases associated with first aid procedures. Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to temperatures that exceed 110 degrees. Frequent exposure to chemical hazards including calcium hypochlorite and muriatic acid. Occasional exposure to mechanical and/or electrical hazards associated with pool operational equipment. Frequent exposure to noise and vibration relating to pool operational equipment. Seasonal exposure to moisture/humidity as well as extreme temperatures. Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.