JOB
First Review of Applications on May 20, 2026
Under direction, supervises, monitors, and coordinates personnel, daily operation and maintenance activities of the Town's Parks & Recreation Department, Lifeguard division. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Ensures the health and safety of employees and patrons.
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Duties may include seasonal maintenance work such as heavy cleaning, operating hand power tools, painting, light landscaping and operating small machinery.
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Maintains records and reports on daily attendance, maintenance, cash receipts, and prepares and verifies cash register amounts.
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Performs routine water tests and makes necessary adjustments to pool chemicals.
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Prepares pool and facility for the opening and/or closing of the day.
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Maintains cleanliness of pool and facility.
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Supervises the day-to-day activities including communicating, scheduling work, training, evaluating, and motivating staff.
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Assists with ordering chemicals and supplies.
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Assures chemicals are stored properly and in the appropriate feeders.
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Identifies and removes safety hazards.
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Maintains vigilance awareness training standards.
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Operates and performs preventative maintenance on pool equipment with primary focus on the pump room.
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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.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to fairly and uniformly enforce pool regulations.
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Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.
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Ability to respond to emergency situations including safely rescuing drowning victims and administering CPR and First Aid.
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Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods.
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Knowledge of management and/or supervision principles and possession of strong leadership skills.
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Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and procedures related to pool facilities.
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Knowledge of pool maintenance and operation techniques.
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Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases associated with first aid procedures.
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Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to temperatures that exceed 110 degrees.
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Frequent exposure to chemical hazards including calcium hypochlorite and muriatic acid.
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Occasional exposure to mechanical and/or electrical hazards associated with pool operational equipment.
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Frequent exposure to noise and vibration relating to pool operational equipment.
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Seasonal exposure to wetness/humidity as well as extreme temperatures.
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Must be able to lift or move over fifty (50) pounds.
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Must be able to swim 300 yards, demonstrating use of freestyle and breaststroke.
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Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.
