Head Lifeguard

Job Posting Title:

Head Lifeguard

Department:

Parks and Recreation

Location:

2312 Arenal SW

Pay Range:

$17.41 - $22.40

Close Date:

September 7, 2026

The Head Lifeguard oversees the safe operation of county pool facilities and safety of all individuals using the county pool facilities. Monitor facilities and activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and injuries.  Maintain order and assist in the rescue of swimmers in danger of drowning.  Administer CPR and/or first aid as necessary.  Notify appropriate authorities in the event of emergencies. Assist with the collection, delivery and transfer of monies collected at the pools to the County’s assigned bank.  Provide lead supervision for Lifeguards, monitor activities at pool, and functions as a Lifeguard. Participates in the selection, schedules, and assignment of Lifeguard duties. Provide instructions with pool operating procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the regular monitoring of pool water chemicals and make required chemical adjustments to maintain safe balance in water.
• Assist with the collection, delivery and transfer of monies collected at the pools to the County's assigned bank.
• Drain, clean, and refill filter pit, adjust valves and perform other weekly equipment maintenance to ensure cleanliness and safety of pool water and surrounding facilities.
• Assist with the supervision of lifeguards, monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents, and maintain order; rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid.
• Inspect facility and equipment for cleanliness daily; may clean and refill pool.
• Assist with the coordination, planning and instruction of county sponsored swim programs.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain accurate precise, operating and pool chemical logs.
• May handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.  

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of work experience as a Lifeguard in a recreational setting.
• Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination, including a color acuity test. (Cannot be colorblind.)
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Must complete a background investigation.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employee is outdoors 75% of time when assigned to outdoor pool; is outdoors 25% of time when assigned to inside pool.
• Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment; however, worker is exposed to wet cement and mat surfaces while working. Outdoor surfaces include: concrete, asphalt, ramps, stairs, wood decks, and ladder chairs.
• Work hazards or potential work hazards include the exposure to dangerous emergency situations involving rescue, hazardous chemicals, and possible exposure to bodily fluids from persons with life-threatening diseases.
• Flexible work hours may be required.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Employee handles writing utensils, various paperwork, files and reports in the documentation of statistical reports, daily pool chemistry logs, daily bank deposits, and ordinary office record keeping.
• Employee handles hazardous materials (possible cancer-causing particles), to include chlorine gas, chlorine bleach, hydrochloric acid, sodium bisulfate, sodium thiosulfate, carbon dioxide gas, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, muriatic acid, calcium hypochlorite, and other such pool chemicals.
• Employee utilizes a filter mask when handling some hazardous chemicals.