HEAD GUARD

General Description

The Head Guard is responsible for assisting with the overall management of Mohegan Park Beach, including

• Staff supervision, training and evaluation
• Program planning and implementation
• Assists with swim lessons

Head Guard is responsible for the assisting the Waterfront Director with supervision of the waterfront area during periods of operation, and to ensure patron service and safety both in and out of the water, provide emergency care when needed and monitor and control patron activities at swimming site.

The Head Guard assists in maintaining a safe work environment for all involved. It is also crucial to maintain a dynamic work environment that helps the staff work together. Minor administrative duties are also required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Available mid-June through end of August 2025 including weekends.
• Assist with supervising and evaluating lifeguards to be sure they are performing in accordance with their job descriptions and adhering to the lifeguard manual.
• Assists with staff schedule when needed to provide adequate supervision, appropriate timetables in order to provide a well-organized and safe environment.
• Plans and assists with staff meetings and training to improve staff performance, consistency and customer service.
• Monitor water area during hours of operation for participant safety.
• Explains/clarifies and enforces rules for participants’ safety.
• Continually observes patrons both in and out of water to ensure their safety.
• Administers First aid/CPR/AED when necessary and completes the necessary reports.
• Keeps all certifications current and attends orientation and participates all assigned in-service training.
• Assists in cleaning beach areas/locker rooms/bath houses etc.
• Keeps daily statistics, records of the number of patrons on site and the weather conditions.
• Assist with inspections and evaluations of staff performance.
• Provide assistance to staff when needed, including acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate work habits.
• Assists with lists of supplies needed.
• Teaches swim lessons, mentors and schedules staff to teach lessons
• Assists with weekly time sheets for staff and develop weekly staff schedule.
• Available for orientations as well as the entirety of Beach Season (approximately 10-12 weeks).
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

Reports to Waterfront Director or designee

Qualifications

• Must be currently certified as a Lifeguard and CPR (adult, child, infant and pocket mask and BVM) First Aid and AED certification.
• Recommended certification in Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguard Instructor but not required.
• College background preferred.
• Ability to work with a variety of people.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates.
• Initiative.
• Administrative ability.
• Good judgement.
• Must have quick decision-making abilities for emergency situations and response.
• Good communication skills.
• Demonstrate dependability and must be available to work weekends.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Important Information

Confidentiality – lifeguards may be exposed to confidential medical information. Information learned in treating patrons is strictly confidential!

In order to be considered, applicants must demonstrate on their application they meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER