*This is a seasonal/summer position with an anticipated start in May 2025*

Head Lifeguard

Department: Recreation

Reports To: Recreation Program and Aquatics Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Classification: Seasonal; Non-Exempt

Job Level: 3

Driving Status: No

Work Environment: Pool

Summary

Responsible for effectively assisting in the management of lifeguard staff, as well as keeping the patrons safe while on pool grounds.

Essential functions

• Protect the safety and health of all patrons.
• Provide excellent customer service through consistent, fair, and courteous enforcement of rules.
• Maintain work area and surrounding environment.
• Assists with keeping the facility clean.
• Assists with mid-season performance evaluations for lifeguards.
Ensures that all PA Department of Health and Lancaster County Safety Guidelines are always followed.

Related functions

• Performs as manager-on-duty, in the absence of pool manager.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include frequent light to occasional heavy lifting (up to 70 lbs.), swimming, standing, and walking for long periods of time, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Able to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time and intermittently.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms, push items overhead, occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to talk, hear, and see.

Competencies

• Ability to provide direct leadership, instruction.
• Knows and understands emergency procedures.
• Ability to maintain focus and alertness while on duty.

Skills

• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency of swim skills.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively with swimmers, parents, and other patrons.

Required Education and Experience

• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 Years Lifeguarding
• Prior supervisory experience

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.