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Aquatics

    Aquatics JobID: 1308
  • Position Type:
      Aquatics/Swim Instructor

  • Date Posted:
      1/13/2025

  • Location:
      Monona Grove High School

  •   Monona Grove School District has an opening for a Head Lifeguard. This position is located at the pool in Monona Grove High School. 

    Overview:
    The Head Lifeguard is responsible to assist in providing a fun, comprehensive community swim program while maintaining a safe aquatic environment.  Serve as the supervisory staff member during aquatic programs.  Work schedule varies with 5-25 hours per week available.

    Responsibilities:
    • Responsible for pool operations and facility when Aquatics Supervisor is not on site.
    • Responsible for ensuring proper supervision of participants on deck and in the water during aquatic programs.  Must know all programs and events.
    • Sportsman Registration and use of cash register.
    • Oversees lifeguards during shift-including check staff positions in relation to participants, monitors lifeguard rotations and breaks, delegate duties to lifeguards.
    • Provide orientation for new lifeguards.
    • Recognize/respond quickly to all emergencies.  Know emergency safety procedures.  Supervises/assists in emergencies to ensure all established procedures are followed.  Directly responsible for notifying the Aquatics Supervisor of any emergencies.
    • Responsible for on-site public relations.  Appropriately handles questions and concerns at the site. 
    • Follow, observes, enforces and explains all facility rules and regulations.
    • Opening and closing of the pool facility.  Arrives 15 minutes prior to start of programs to inspect pool for safety issues prior to participants entering, ensure proper doors are open, etc.  Secures pool area at the end of the program after all participants have left. 
    • Clean pool, deck and locker room as needed throughout day.
    • While on duty must wear staff uniform and always be rescue ready (rescue tube, pocket mask, and whistle).
    • Test pool chemicals and record on appropriate forms; adjust as needed.
    • Responsible for handling or assisting with any contamination incidents including clean up, superchlorination of the pool and documentation.
    • Attend and/or assist in all staff meetings, evaluations and staff training.
    • Communicates equipment and supply needs, maintenance concerns to the Aquatics Supervisor.
    • Substitutes for staff as needed.
    • Know all functions of all pool equipment.
    • Carries out additional duties as may be assigned by Aquatics Supervisor.
    • Always maintain proper and direct supervision of participants during all scheduled programs.  Never leave pool unsupervised to perform other duties unless relieved or in an emergency.
    • Must be motivated and set a positive example for the rest of the staff to follow.

    Qualifications:
    • Must be 18 years old and have 1-year lifeguarding experience.
    • Must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
    • Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor certification (preferred).
    • Have thorough knowledge of lifeguarding techniques and water safety practices.
    • Must have knowledge of aquatic risk management practices and emergency procedures.
    • Be in good physical condition, have good verbal communication skills, show initiative, be dependable, show enthusiasm, and have a desire to serve the public.
    • Ability to assign duties and supervise aquatic personnel.  Possess and demonstrate leadership skills, public relation skills, and decision-making skills.
     
    Monona Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages resumes from diverse, bi-lingual or multi-lingual candidates. MGSD does not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age.








Postings current as of 1/21/2025 6:56:53 AM CST.


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