Head Lifeguard

Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for overall supervision of the lifeguard staff, including shift scheduling and training. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the pools and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS Assists in the scheduling, training, supervision, development of those supervised in accordance with company policies and directives Onboards new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities. Ensures that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications Schedules, coordinates and conducts in-service training. Ensures that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques Supervise the activities of swimmers by consistently enforcing rules and regulations. Notify swimmers of improper activities or hazards. Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide rescue breathing, CPR and first aid. Notify Aquatics Director of any accidents, rescues, or problems. Report to the Aquatics Director any equipment that needs repair. Answer inquiries pertaining to the use of the pool and Aquatics services offered. Direct all helpful suggestions from participants and others to Aquatics Director or Club Management Attend all staff meetings and trainings. Monitor uniform adherence of all staff Help keep pool decks clean, safe, and organized. Follow all safety procedures and precautions. Ensures that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. Fills in for lifeguards as necessary Give high quality of Member and Guest Service This includes giving full attention to the pool/swimmers while in the guard chair. Do not have a conversation, if a member needs assistance, please refer him/her to the Head Lifeguard or to the Service Desk. QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED & First Aid certifications. Knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid, recognize hazardous situations, and adopt effective courses of action. Effective communication skills and engage positively with membership. Require attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors. Requires proficient swimming ability and the proper application of rescue and first‑aid techniques. Ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck. Oral Comprehension and Expression — Ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information. WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme (hot) weather conditions. Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts required. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required. Must be flexible, adaptable, and readily able to adjust to changes in work environment. Position requires daily public contact. It is sometimes necessary to deal with unpleasant or angry people with the need to problem solve difficult situations. It is necessary to adapt to a frequently changing environment. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally sit for extended periods and regularly walk around the facility. Must occasionally talk and hear. Must frequently move 10 pounds and in the event of an emergency lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required but this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Mobility around and in the pool. J OB DESCRIPTION REVISION This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position. An Equal Opportunity Employer The Bay Club Company ("TBCC") provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race (and all traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed (including, but not limited to, religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and breastfeeding, and other related medical conditions), sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS‑related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence. $23.00 / hour Other Compensation and Benefits At the Bay Club, we offer programs and perks that cultivate a healthy and active workplace environment. Here are the perks you can expect in your benefits package: Competitive Compensation Discounts on club services and amenities Continuing Education Community Involvement Paid Time off* Health Insurance* *Offered to Full‑Time associates. Full‑Time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week. #J-18808-Ljbffr