Head Lifeguard/Instructor

Performs lifeguard duties, training, and staff oversight; develops, implements, plans, and monitors programs and activities at aquatics facilities.

Environmental Factors
Work is performed at indoor, and outdoor, City aquatic facilities with exposure to heat and noise, chemical, mechanical, and electrical hazards, and various environmental conditions. Occasional exposure to electrical hazards fumes, odors, gases and poor ventilation.
Physical Factors
Moderate physical demands with frequent climbing, crouching and pushing/pulling up to thirty (30) pounds; lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds. Ability to lift arms above shoulder level. Ability to communicate verbally with participants and hear calls for help from patrons. Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities, vision or other powers of observation, manual dexterity, tactile senses, and personal mobility and physical reflexes sufficient to effectively and efficiently perform essential job functions.
Work Situation Factors
Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, non-traditional schedules and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies to include positions that are regular or contract and may be full-time, part-time, temporary or seasonal.

• Performs lifeguard and swim instructor duties; enforces pool rules and regulations for the safety and convenience of the public; teaches beginning and advanced classes in lifesaving, swimming and diving; Performs rescue and administers artificial respiration, CPR, and first aid.
• Monitors, and oversees assigned facilities, staff, and activities for aquatics programs and events according to established policies and procedures; provides customer service, enforces safety standards, policies and rules to provide recreational programs in a safe, fun, healthy, controlled and inviting environment.
• Maintains equipment and facilities in clean and safe condition; maintains and processes required paperwork, forms, calendars, and schedules; tracks and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and materials; prepares and presents various special and recurring reports; oversees, assigns, and schedules the work of others to ensure efficient and safe operations; promptly, courteously and accurately performs cashiering duties at aquatic facilities.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations; provides first aid as needed.
• Provides assistance, training, and information to staff and customers; explains and enforces policies and procedures; collects, records, and tracks fees.
• Promotes programs and activities available to the community; may provide outreach functions within schools and to general public; may conduct classes and provide instruction to customers on physical activities.

Equivalent to a High School diploma plus two years lifeguard experience. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid Class D driver's license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguarding certifications required.

General Knowledge of: Policies, rules and regulations regarding the safe operations of aquatics facilities, programs and equipment; sanitary and chlorination systems; aquatic activity program development; appropriate lifesaving techniques.

Ability to: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions; effectively interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; effectively communicate in verbal and written forms; adhere to established policies and procedures; maintain constant alertness and respond to emergency situations; enforce rules and regulations; work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Skills in: Performing duties in an organized, detailed-oriented manner; swimming and performing lifesaving techniques; promoting and enforcing safe work practices; operating a calculator and cash register, counting money and making correct change; organizing, problem-solving, customer service and negotiations.