Town of Stevensville

206 Buck Street

Stevensville, MT 59870

406-777-2946 ext. 103

This role reports to the Parks Manager.

Performs professional duties ensuring effective performance of lifeguard functions. Ensures that lifesaving certification is current and that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures and coordinates in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools and monitoring swimmers and to enforce all safety rules.

Performs all lifeguard responsibilities including monitoring pool activities, applying first aid, and performing water rescues as necessary.

Ensures that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. Fills in for lifeguards as necessary.

Assists with new lifeguard orientation to job duties and responsibilities. Ensures that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications.

Assists with scheduling and coordinating in-service training. Assists with ensuring that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques.

Assists with the scheduling of lifeguards to ensure that adequate coverage of pool areas are maintained during operating hours.

Ensures that lifeguards perform in accordance with established safety regulations and policies.

Keeps the management well informed of pool maintenance needs including cleaning, chemical adjustments, and repairs.

Inventories and recognizes when supplies or equipment need to be ordered and communicates the needs to the management.

Interfaces with patrons regarding concerns, problems, or any other significant issues.

Provides input and feedback while responding to problems.

Ensures that aquatic programs are occurring as desired.

Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• CPR and First Aid