CHIEF LIFEGUARD
4044
An employee in this class plans, assigns
and supervises work of Lifeguards in swimming areas which present unusual and
difficult water safety problems. Duties
include assigning and reviewing the work of Lifeguards and maintaining their
skill and physical endurance through regular swimming and lifesaving exercises
and tests. The work is reviewed by an
administrative supervisor through observation of beach activities and
consultation on unusual and difficult problems. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Plans, assigns and supervises the work of
Lifeguards safeguarding bathers; makes daily inspection of the beach and its
equipment, and instructs Lifeguards on work problems;
Supervises
Lifeguards performing routine beach maintenance and disposal of seaweed,
picking up debris, and other general cleaning duties, when this does not
interfere with bathers' safety;
Maintains
physical fitness of Lifeguards by allowing time for daily swimming, rowing,
running and lifesaving techniques; conducts departmental
in-service training programs for
Lifeguards;
Supervises
the enforcement of rules and regulations relating to beach activities; resolves
disputes that arise between Lifeguards and beach patrons, and takes appropriate
action to resolve complaints and maintain good public relations;
Keeps
abreast of all advances in techniques and methods of beach patrol and
lifesaving activities;
Keeps
time reports on employees;
Prepares
reports on activities and emergencies.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge of water rescue
methods and first aid techniques; comprehensive knowledge of facility rules and
regulations; skill in pool and surf swimming, lifesaving, first aid and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation; ability to plan and supervise the work of
Lifeguards in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability
to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to
take effective action; ability to establish and maintain effective public
relations; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Either:
a)
Two (2) seasons' experience as a Senior Lifeguard or Assistant Chief Lifeguard;
or,
b)
Four (4) seasons' experience as a Lifeguard; at least two (2) seasons must have
been in a supervisory capacity.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1)
At the time of appointment, candidates must possess or have possessed a
certificate as a Lifeguard appropriate for the facility to which the incumbent
is assigned, issued by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services or a
New York State Department of Health approved testing agency.
2)
At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a certificate in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, issued by the American Red Cross or Heart
Association within the last year.
R01/21/97
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive