Head Lifeguard

JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Program Responsibilities

• Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool safely, promptly and at the scheduled time
• When acting as a lifeguard/covering breaks, act as a role model guard and embody your expectations of the greater lifeguard team
• Plan & Perform ongoing trainings, VAT drops and drills to ensure daily rescue readiness of lifeguard staff
• Consistently monitor lifeguards for rescue readiness & professionalism, including consistent scanning patterns, 5-minute strategy, well executed guard rotations, and proper guard placement to ensure clear view of each zone of coverage
• Check to ensure all safety equipment is in place, functional and branch emergency action plan is able to be carried out successfully
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor and provide updates on what you've been noticing/guard and facility feedback, etc
•  Ensure management of pool set-up based on scheduled activities
• Assist in moving lap lanes, swim testing, placement of depth markers/buoys, and proper fitting of PFDs

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/Physical Requirements (Minimum required)

• Minimum 18 years old
• 1-3 years related experience
• Current Lifeguard certification in either Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis and current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2
• Must cross-over to Ellis Lifeguard Certification within 30 days
• Ellis or American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer preferred
• Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a Lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck
• Complete program specific and employee orientation training by required timeline