Head Lifeguard

The Head Lifeguard is responsible for overseeing day to day lifeguard operations and ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons.  This role involves monitoring and auditing lifeguard performance to improve effectiveness, delegating tasks, and acting as a liaison to the Assistant Coordinator. The Head Lifeguard should exemplify responsibility, leadership, friendly public relations/customer service, and be a voice for the Lifeguard staff.

Essential Functions of the Position:

Responsibilities:

• Assist Assistant Coordinators with preseason trainings, in-service trainings, and staff meetings for lifeguards.
• Provide day to day oversite for lifeguards to ensure high standards of customer service and safety
• Knowledge of daily operations for all areas of the facility.
• Ability to communicate well with customers, staff, and supervisor.
• Coach staff members in facility procedures and policies, and delegate tasks and follow up when needed.
• Enforce City of Bloomington policies and procedures.
• Ensure pool deck and lifeguard spaces are clean and orderly
• Maintaining a positive work environment that focuses on providing high quality service.
• Attend meetings as scheduled.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Assistant Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a least 18 years of age
• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• One season lifeguard experience

 

Desirable Qualifications:

American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Salary : $19 - $21