Supervise the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool; enforce pool regulations and water safety policies, and ensure subordinate staff enforces these regulations and policies. - Makes periodic patrols of aquatics facilities and areas, warning people of unsafe conditions; posts appropriate warnings and informational signs and flags; may operate patrol boats. - Rescue swimmers in distress, administer first aid in the event of injury and administer artificial respiration and other resuscitation procedures, if required. - Collect and account for swimming pool admission fees, assist Pool Manager in balancing accounts of assigned aquatic facility and satisfactorily resolving discrepancies. - Instruct scheduled classes in the fundamentals of swimming and water safety for members of the general public. - Provide information and guidance to members of the general public; participate in aquatics programs and events to facilitate their success. - Participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment; inspect and maintain lifesaving equipment and apparatus. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High School diploma or an equivalent General Educational Development (GED) certificate. Completion of college level course work is desirable. Experience: At least one pool season (a minimum of three months) of seasonal or full-time lifeguard experience. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of water safety, rescue methods, lifesaving techniques and first aid as applied to accidents and accident prevention in the water and surrounding facility areas; techniques and methods of swimming instruction for all age groups; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; methods of handling, depositing and accounting for money received. Ability to: Swim with proficiency and endurance and meet standards of swimming competency as may be established by the County Park District; prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take appropriate action; effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and in water safety; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with pool personnel and the general public.