Head LIFEGUARD

JOB OPENING: Head LIFEGUARD

JOB TITLE : Head Lifeguard

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or college student preferred

• Minimum 18 years of age

• Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certificate

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate. Lifeguard Certification 2021 info: HERE

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate preferred

• Ability to command respect

• Ability to take direction but also carryout duties independently

• Neat appearance and pleasant personality

• Physical endurance and excellent physical condition

• Possess organizational and administrative experience

• Successfully complete the facility’s lifeguard test

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years experience as a lifeguard

• Experience as Head Lifeguard preferred

• Completion of standard high school course work or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

KNOWLEDGE :

• Ability to supervise the work of others; initiative and resourcefulness

• Thorough knowledge of first aid, CPR and water rescue techniques

• Thorough knowledge of water testing

• Ability to take instruction and work with other supervisors to carry out an operations plan as a team

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Assign and oversee lifeguard opening and closing, clean-up and safety check duties

• Assist in oversight of lifeguard appearance and the quality of customer service

• Assist in directing and carrying out Emergency Action Plan as needed

• Conduct safety checks, report unsafe conditions and assist in implementing corrective actions

• Conduct water tests and maintain records on water tests as directed by Seasonal Manager or Water Park Director

• Perform Lifeguard Duties and responsibilities as needed

• Implement and enforce pool safety activities and assist in training staff and educating the public regarding rules and water safety

• Supervision of lifeguards and ensuring necessary lifeguard staff rotation and shift change

SECONDARY DUTIES:  

• Assist in swimming lessons

• Assist in facility upkeep

• Assist in keeping facility, especially pool/deck clean of debris and refuse

• Complete required records and reports on time

• Carry out all additional duties, including opening and closing cleaning duties as assigned by Season Manager or Water Park Director

• Other duties as may be assigned by Seasonal Manage or Water Park Director

RESPONSIBLE TO: 

• Seasonal Water Park Manager and Water Park Director