The County of Santa Cruz is seeking a Head Lifeguard.
Salary: $20.80 - 21.95 / Hourly
THE JOB: Under supervision, supervise, train, schedule and evaluate the staff assigned to a swimming facility; perform lifeguard and related duties; provide swimming instruction; manage the operation of pools or other swimming facilities; organize, motivate, assist with hiring; schedule and evaluate the staff; ensure that safety standards, sanitary requirements and regulations are enforced; prepare and maintain routine reports on staff and operations; prepare staff schedules; supervise the care and maintenance of swim lesson and lifesaving equipment; inventory equipment and supplies; enforce water safety rules and regulations; perform rescues; perform first aid and resuscitation; act as a liaison between the public, staff, and office personnel; suggest program improvements; supervise routine maintenance; plan and facilitate staff meetings and in-service training; handle registration and general daily functions of an aquatics facility; assist supervisors as requested and notify them of disturbances, emergencies and staff performance problems; open and close swimming facilities; assist in the planning, organization, set up and tear down of accommodations for special events and facility rentals; and perform other duties as required.
THE REQUIREMENTS: 520 hours of lifeguard experience and 260 hours of swimming instruction experience.
Special Requirements: Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate and a current CPR Certificate.
Acceptable Lifeguard and CPR Certifications include:
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
OR
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid
With
The American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
OR
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare provider.
OR
The American Red Cross CPR – AED for Lifeguards
Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com
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