JOB An Assistant Head Lifeguard is responsible for assisting and supporting the Head Lifeguard, with or without supervision. This includes participating in and providing supervision for Lifeguards monitoring activities at beach waterfront areas and swimming pool, including functioning as a Lifeguard in maintaining order, preventing accidents and rescuing swimmers in distress. Assistant Head lifeguard also participates in scheduling of personnel; assigning Lifeguards to duty stations; and giving instructions in pool operating or waterfront procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters. Duties include: conducting continuing reviews of Lifeguard activity; directing the correction of improper practices; checking equipment for possible safety hazards or needed repairs; and coordinating the maintenance and repair of pool/waterfront facilities. Other duties include assumes administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Lifeguard Supervisor, Assistant Pool Manager, Pool Manager or Caretaker.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
All Lifeguards must have current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Lifeguards must be able to pass a practical skills test in the water, and written test.
Individuals must be willing to work weekends and Holidays during the season. Time off is to be scheduled and approved in advance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Lifeguards will be expected to act in an alert, efficient, and courteous manner. Sleeping on the job is prohibited. Personnel are prohibited from possessing, consuming or using alcohol and/or controlled substances in the workplace. Personnel are prohibited from being under the influence of alcohol and /or controlled substances in the workplace. Personnel will be subject to pre-employment drug testing that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana). The Town may require an employee to submit to a substance abuse screening test while on duty if there is reasonable cause to believe that the employee is in violation of the Town's alcohol and drug-free workplace policy.
