SENIOR LIFEGUARD

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Under the direction of the Site Administrator, with the assistance of an Aquatics Coordinator as a site liaison, the Senior Lifeguard will monitor the day-to-day operations, ensure healthy and safe conditions for physical education, provide general and preventative maintenance, and other programs of a high school aquatics facility; assist in implementing aquatic programs and activities to meet the needs of the school, district and community; observe students and staff at an assigned swimming pool and adjacent facilities, instructional programs, swim lessons, lap swim and special events; perform minor maintenance and periodic water testing activities. This classification provides direct academic support to students and teachers which supports teaching and learning along with summer community programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Senior Lifeguards collaborate with the Aquatics Coordinator to organize and facilitate various swimming and recreation programs while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the pool and providing academic support to students and teachers while ensuring the health and safety of all participants at all times.  General Lifeguards perform typical lifeguard duties such as supervision and minor pool maintenance.  Lifeguard/Swim Instructors provide supervision at district aquatic facilities and are typically employed on a short-term seasonal basis to supplement the permanent staff. 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Monitor the day-to-day operations, general and preventative maintenance, and other programs of a high school aquatics facility.

Act as lifeguard during school hours and at all events held at the pool during school hours ensuring the health and safety of all participants at all times.

Assist in planning and implementing aquatic programs and activities to meet the needs of the school, district and community.

Implement and enforce PUSD policies, rules, and procedures.

Implement and assist with swimming instruction to students; provide instructional assistance to physical education teachers with swim classes as directed/requested. Respond to emergency situations as required; perform first aid to injuries according to established American Red Cross procedures.      

Perform emergency procedures while adhering to District and County protocol, American Red Cross policies and procedures, including removing victim from water; first aid, rescue breathing, CPR and completing accident reports.

Monitor facility use; open, close, and secure buildings and assist in the supervision and preparation of the facility and amenities for school use. (e.g. – pool covers, chemical checks, etc.)

Clean pool facility (e.g. brush sides of the pool, vacuum the pool, etc.) as needed/requested for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary and safe condition.

Perform basic cleaning duties related to aquatic facility, the pool deck, storage, office, and locker rooms/bathrooms, etc.

Maintain program records and prepare reports as required.

Monitor swimming pool grounds for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.

Make recommendations regarding necessary equipment and supplies.

Document all incidents involving injury, behavioral problems, and/or any unusual event; communicate as appropriate to supervisor, parent, and others

Assist in planning, attend, and participate in all mandatory staff meetings and trainings.

Assist other personnel as required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment

Collaborate with the Aquatics Coordinator to plan, implement, lead, and conduct diverse recreation activities including swim lessons, lap swim, water-oriented games, water exercise, and a junior lifeguard program, along with other seasonal summer activities as directed/requested.

Instruct swimming lessons for participants of all ages.

Assess swim lesson participants and makes recommendations on correct class placements.

Serve as the point of contact for parents regarding the progression of their child in swim lessons and addresses any concerns the parents, and/ or staff, have regarding the classes and program.

Serve as the point of contact for WSI/lifeguard staff daily to address any concerns or scheduling conflicts.       

Perform related duties as assigned as they relate to this classification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Lifesaving methods and techniques including first aid, rescue breathing and CPR

Water safety

Pool operation and general maintenance methods

Methods of maintaining pool areas and facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary manner

Swim instruction techniques

American Red Cross policies and procedures

Health department laws, rules and regulations related to the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools

Principles and practices of supervision and training

Record-keeping techniques

District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Proper lifting techniques

ABILITY TO:

Swim with proficiency

Observe students during swim classes, preventing dangerous situations from developing and rescuing persons in distress

Perform first aid, rescue breathing and CPR

Communicate effectively with students and patrons to assure student safety and well-being and rules, regulations and safety requirements are met

Operate, clean and perform routine maintenance on swimming pool

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions

Work independently with little direction and also with the framework of a team.

Assist in general and preventative maintenance and programs of a high school aquatics facility.

Assist in implementing aquatic programs and activities to meet the needs of the school, district and community.

Monitor daily operation of aquatic facility for the school, district and community.

Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and two years related lifeguarding experience, including one year experience teaching swimming lessons.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid (Title 22) First Aid Certificate

Valid CPR Certificate, online certificates are not accepted

Valid Water Safety Instructor Certificate

Valid Lifeguard Training Certificate

Valid California Driver’s License

Possession of a Lifeguarding Instructor certificate is desirable

Possession of a Pool Operator certificate is desirable

Experience with Adaptive Aquatics is desirable

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

ENVIRONMENT:

Employees work outdoors and are exposed to variable weather conditions. 

May be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities, as well as blood and body fluids when rendering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess the ability to perform work that may involve lifting children through adults, in and out of the pool up to 150 pounds or more with assistance, pulling a cover over the pool surface with assistance, and lifting, straightening and moving pool deck furniture and equipment. 

Need the mobility to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb, and swim, while in swimwear. 

Must be in good physical condition to stay in water for prolonged periods of time, work in the extreme heat and/or cold, and the outdoors. 

Vision, which may be corrected; and hearing, which must be in a normal range as measured by a standard audiogram, should be good enough to see and hear adults and children in life and/or health safety endangering situations. 

Must also possess the mobility to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. 

Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office and duplicating equipment and cash register. 

Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. 

HAZARDS:

Contact with blood and other body fluids

Communicable diseases

Chemicals associated with a pool

This classification description describes the general nature of the work performed, representative duties, as well as the typical qualifications needed for acceptable performance.   It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, work steps, and skills required of the classification.