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HEAD GUARD Print ( Apply ufeff HEAD GUARD Salary $39,520.00 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Temporary or Seasonal Worker Unclassified Job Number 26-02525 Department Recreation Commission Opening Date 01/09/2026 Closing Date 8/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties HEAD GUARD Performs the duties of the lifeguard: Responsible for the safety, supervision, and discipline of all persons using deep or shallow water pool facilities. Works under direct supervision of Pool Manager. Performs the duties of the pool manager in his/her absence at pools: Responsible for the safety and supervision of a pool facility, staff, participants, supplies and equipment. Responsible for pool instructional and special event programs and customer service. Responsible for memberships and the revenue collection process, and the duties of the pool manager in his/her absence. Responsible for the safety and supervision of a pool facility, staff participants, supplies and equipment. Must be able to supervise staff and administer pool operations. Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certifications. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred. Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Must successfully pass annual lifeguard water skills review test. Attend Pool Manager/Head Guard training, gate monitor training, preseason training, and on-site pool training. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must wear Department of Recreation staff swimwear. Employee may be asked to provide assistance and/or accommodations to include participants with disabilities Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) Knowledge of: Good Customer Service Principles and techniques of water safety, lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid; and pool maintenance General administrative and management principles and the ability to apply these principles to daily swimming pool activities Principles and practices of organization, administration, supervision, and personnel management Principles of effective scanning Principle of zone coverage Skills to: Coordinate multiple assignments Organize and prioritize tasks Analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action Work with minimum supervision Maintain confidentiality of records, actions and events Speak effectively on the phone and in person Ability to: Implement any American Red Cross Skill / Rescue to the highest standard Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees, instructors, and the general public Provide assistance and/or accommodations to include participants with disabilities. Write legibly Use English accurately Complete appropriate paperwork accurately Make sound judgments based on logical analysis and training Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department to which assigned Identify and respond to issues, concerns, and needs. Required Education and Experience Must be 18 years of age or older. Must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training / First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED certifications (unexpired). Must successfully pass annual lifeguard water skills review test with a minimum of 80% proficiency. Current Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred. Current Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to work with minimum supervision. Must attend Pool Manager/Head Guard training, gate assistant training, preseason training, and on-site pool training. Must wear assigned Department of Recreation staff uniforms. Unexpired certification must be maintained as part of employment. This position may require working a flexible schedule which may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Working and Physical Conditions Environmental Conditions: While performing the duties of this job the employee is subjected to outdoor weather conditions with little to no temperature control; is routinely exposed to the sun, may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain. Works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces and is periodically exposed to hazardous conditions/situations and substances. Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical conditions necessary for swimming, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, lifting of up to 50lbs, and repairing minor fence cuts. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time, and occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Must be able to differentiate between colors and shades of color. The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a