Job description

Position Title: Head Lifeguard

Department: DPW – Parks & Recreation

Employment Status Non-Exempt; Seasonal

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Certifications/Licenses: Adult/Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED (required), Driver’s License (preferred), Certification of Lifeguard Training (required)

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Parks & Recreation Department is hiring a Head Lifeguard whose duty at a pool location may include Lifeguarding of pool, written maintenance logs, Ability to run in-service training and working with the public. Oversee daily operations of pool and staff. Supervise and schedule staff. Individuals are responsible for Implementation of maintenance procedures. Assistance with learn to swim program. Individuals must be able to troubleshoot problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

• Ensures daily teaching schedules, employee hours, and reports any changes to the Aquatic Director.
• Maintains the appearance and safety of the pool and all its surrounding areas.
• Handles all staff and patron grievances and addresses them to the Aquatic Director as needed.
• Enforces all rules and regulations regarding staff and patrons while on duty.
• Keeps up-to-date and organized records of all equipment and supplies.
• Keeps accurate weekly time sheets, daily and weekly logs, and in - service training records. All paperwork turned in on time to the Aquatic Director.
• Works as lifeguard in rotation as needed.
• Responsible for daily opening and closing of pool, on time when on duty.
• Assures the safety of all patrons.
• Evaluates the performance of all staff members with Aquatic director and review evaluation with each member.
• Responsible for testing pool while on duty.

Please visit www.chicopeema.gov/jobs to Review Full Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

To be minimally qualified for this position, one must meet the following criteria:

• High School diploma or equivalent or must have completed 11thGrade.
• One (1) year related experience in lifeguarding of pools or open water preferred.
• General knowledge of pools, pool maintenance and customer service preferred.
• Adult/Pediatric First Aid C.P.R./A.E.D. (required)
• Certification in Red Cross Lifeguard Training or Y.M.C.A. (required)
• Driver’s License (preferred)

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans, a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

This is a Seasonal Position, with varying hours up to 38 hours per week dependent on the park’s needs.

This role is classified as Group 4, Section II, d. of theCity of Chicopee’s Chapter 7 Ordinance paying$20.00 per hour.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and employment goals, apply today by one of the following:

• Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online by selecting the job and ‘Apply Now’
• OR Select ‘download application’* on the City’s employment page and deliver it along with your resume to the _Department of Human Resources_, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA 01013.*

Questions?

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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• lifeguarding in pools or open water: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Adult/Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED Certification (Required)
• Certification in Lifeguarding Training (Required)

Work Location: In person

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