Waterfront Lifeguard Supervisor- Wallace Lake

The Lifeguard Supervisor 2, under the direction of the Aquatics Manager, is responsible for overseeing aquatic activities and lifeguard staff at Cleveland Metroparks Wallace Lake. The Lifeguard Supervisor 2 provides direction and guidance to lifeguards to prevent injuries and increase guest safety by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.

Essential Functions :

• Regular and predictable attendance is expected and required. All Cleveland Metroparks employees must be prepared to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and / or holidays as required.
• Assists the Aquatics manager in ensuring effective performance of lifeguard functions and guest safety through training and evaluating lifeguard staff and coaching employees in proper job performance techniques and procedures. Provides work direction and reports employee complaints and disciplinary matters to Aquatics Manager.
• Completes bi-weekly schedule for lifeguards.
• Facilitates and participates in mandatory in-service trainings.
• Inspects facility and equipment for safety and cleanliness; completes general facility cleaning duties.
• Completes reports and records as required.
• Performs lifeguard functions as needed.
• Ensures that all rules and regulations are being adhered to by guests and employees.
• Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance within designated guarded swim areas.
• Rescues distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
• Examines injured persons and administers first aid, if necessary, using training and medical supplies and equipment.
• Contacts emergency medical personnel in case of serious injury.
• Keeps direct supervisor promptly informed of key / significant issues or concerns.
• Carries out duties and responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe work environment and surrounding area for oneself, co-workers and public. Responds to hazardous situations and / or potentially unsafe conditions by taking corrective action as capable and promptly notifying supervisory personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.
• Candidates must be certified or become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding r.24. If not certified, training is available through Cleveland Metroparks in May 2025
• To work at a waterfront location, candidates must pass a waterfront lifeguard training module, conducted in-house by Cleveland Metroparks
• Lifeguard Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old by first date of employment

Lifeguard Supervisor Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old by first date of employment

Employment Dates : Mid-May through August, including holidays and weekends. Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Uniforms are provided (swimsuits, T-shirts, rain jacket, sweatshirt, hat, etc.)

Questions may be directed to the Aquatics Division via email at ams2@clevelandmetroparks.com

Filing Deadline : Open until filled