(6) Seasonal Head Lifeguard I/II/III

Summary

Head lifeguard is responsible for supervising and leading the team of lifeguards. Our head lifeguards supervise the safety of all patrons using the Bentonville Community Center. Head lifeguards must demonstrate strong customer service skills with a positive, energetic and outgoing personality. Head lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of patrons by guarding their area of responsibility. As head lifeguard you are responsible for responding to any level of emergency around the pool area and facility within your training ability. Head lifeguard must be able to enforce pool rules in a fair and polite manner.

Qualifications

Must have previous lifeguarding experience

Current American Red Cross PR/CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified. Training provided by the city of Bentonville if needed

Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. Training provided by the city of Bentonville if needed

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify potential accident hazards

Remain alert and prevent accidents

Enforce pool rules to all participants

Carry a positive attitude toward all job responsibilities

Handle disciplinary situations with courtesy and fairness

Being on time for your schedule shift

Respond quickly to the level of your training and emergency action plan

Remain physically able to demonstrate and perform rescues and lifesaving skills

Able to meet in-service requirements monthly

Ability to find qualified substitute for yourself in time of need

Notifying manager of broken or unsafe equipment

Daily chemical testing and participant head count when needed

Able to perform all aquatic duties; roving, climbing into guard chair, sitting in rescue ready position, and overall cleanliness of pool area.

Able to help with aquatic event set up and tear down

Needs to be rescue ready at all times; equipped with rescue equipment, staff uniform, and whistle while on duty.

Able to work flexible hours

Responsible in keeping all certifications (PR/CPR, AED, First Aid, and Lifeguarding) up to date to preform your job responsibilities.

Be willing to be active in other Parks and Recreation responsibilities to help us reach our overall mission.

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