What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at City of Bloomington?
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 InstructorSalary : $19 - $21
