Work Schedule: Shifts vary, must be able to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, weekends, midday, and evening shifts.
NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Aquatics Division, individuals in this position are responsible for overall safety and conduct of the patrons using the pool and enforcement of the governing policies, rules and regulations in the pool area.
Lifeguards may work at either the indoor or outdoor pool. The outdoor pool is typically open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the town’s PRIDE philosophy and the town’s Equal Opportunity Employment policy.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision and/or leadership of the Recreation Coordinator - Aquatics to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.
SUPERVISION/LEADERSHIP EXERCISED
No supervisory responsibilities or control exercised.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Lifeguard role is assigned specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles and requirements as determined by the town, department, division, and pursuant to laws, regulation and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive:
- Monitors activities and directs scanning of the swimming pool and adjacent areas to prevent injuries, accidents, or drownings; maintains order.
- Rescues swimmers in distress and/or danger of drowning within 30 seconds of recognizing distress and administers CPR and first aid.
- Assures the maximum safety of pool patrons.
- Performs regular safety inspections of pools and equipment to reduce hazards and to provide maximum safety to the patrons.
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Attempts to modify dangerous guest behaviors and enforce all pool rules and regulations by strongly and quickly addressing behaviors to guests of all guests and/or guardians of underage guests.
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Administers emergency care (Basic Life Support/CPR) and first aid treatment as necessary.
- Effectively handles complaints and disciplinary problems involving patrons of the pool.
- Must consistently attend scheduled in-service trainings to maintain a working knowledge of current lifeguarding techniques and procedures related to rescue of drowning swimmers including rescue skills, Basic Life Support (CPR Skills), and basic First Aid.
- Effectively demonstrates the lifeguard deck rotational system for monitoring the pools and all other pool deck operations.
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When not performing lifeguard skills, will perform maintenance and cleaning duties to keep aquatic facilities healthy and enjoyable.
- Operate and maintain the pool equipment; conduct daily walk-through of facility to ensure appropriate appearance and clean of debris; document needed repairs and maintenance.
- Assist the Pool Manager in maintaining smooth operations of all pools during the summer season.
- Assists in facilitating emergency action procedures for the aquatic and facility areas
- Demonstrates safe work habits with awareness of co-worker and public safety.
- Handles various reports and records such as chemical logs, incident reports, etc.
- Assists other aquatic staff members as needed
- Maintain the cleanliness of the facility locker rooms on a daily basis.
- Ensures safety regulations and procedures are adhered to.
- Performs related work as required and assigned.
OTHER DUTIES
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:
- Participates and assists in the implementation of town-wide Special Events, i.e. weekend rentals, Water Carnival and Doggie Dip.
- Performs research as directed, such as discovering new technology or tools, market research, etc.
- Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
- Assists other town departments/divisions, as necessary.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative?of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential?functions of this job.
The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions; may be subject to extreme heat: temperatures to above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. subject to noise. The employee may be subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
The employee may be subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the follow conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gasses, or poor ventilation.
This position is considered safety-sensitive because the individual is responsible for their safety as well as the safety of others. Performing these job functions under the influence of drugs or alcohol would pose significant dangers.
Additional Information:
This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The Town of Windsor reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary, with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation:
The Town of Windsor is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with the Colorado Protections for Public Workers Act (PROPWA) and other applicable laws. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including during the application and hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
