Lead Lifeguard - Pt

Salary: $13.00 Hourly
Location : 783 Coleman Road New Market, AL
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-00051
Department: Sharon Johnston Park
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Hiring Manager: Ryan Yates
Hiring Manager Contact Information: ryates@madisoncountyal.gov
Position Overview
Ensures the safety of patrons, including but not limited to: preventing accidents, upholding rules, watching swimmers/patrons at all times. On occasion, may have to supervise employees in absence of Pool Manager. Perform other duties as assigned.
Please note: If you already have your certification, please attach a copy to your application.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Monitoring activities at the pool.
• Administer first aid and care as required by the professional rescuer.
• Follow facility emergency action plan.
• Complete injury reports.
• Respond quickly and professionally to emergencies.
• Be safety conscious on and off duty.
• Attend staff meeting and in-service training.
• Enforce and adhere to pool rules.
• Inspects facilities for general cleanliness and completes general cleaning duties.
• Provide information to patrons in a respectful and friendly manner.
• Must be able to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends, holidays and split shifts.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications
Education and Experience

• General education

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Knowledge of proper use of lifeguard and pool equipment.
• Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid for the professional rescuer and standard resuscitation measures (CPR)
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of public at pools
• Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation
• Skilled in lifesaving techniques
• Skilled in swimming
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to an emergency
• Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid and CPR
• Ability to work in tandem with a team of lifeguards and pool staff

Other Requirements
Physical Requirements

• Must be able to swim
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

Certifications or Licenses Required

• Red Cross or equivalent adult and infant CPR certification and First Aid for the professional rescuer certification.
• Must complete and pass a lifeguard training class and hold a current lifeguard certification.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.
No benefits are offered to part time or seasonal employees.