What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at Peddie?
The Peddie School seeks a Head Lifeguard to support the Director of Aquatics in maintaining a safe and enjoyable environment at the Aquatic Center. The Head Lifeguard oversees the efficiency of our lifeguard staff for the smooth delivery of scheduled programs.
\n- Creation and maintenance of the lifeguard schedule
- Ensure safety standards are met at all times on deck Supervise lifeguards and enforce proper expectations for all guards
- Assist in the development of lifeguard in-service topics
- Mentoring new staff
- During an emergency, ensuring the safety of all patrons and employees in the aquatic facility is prioritized, including emergency response, evacuations, and water rescue
- Support and aid in lifeguard certification courses held at the Peddie Aquatic Center Lifeguard regularly, ability to teach swim lessons and/or coach age group swim team a plus.
- Assist in the management of Peddie Aquatic Center's social media accounts
- Direct all staff, public, and patrons for the successful and safe operation of aquatics programs during the shift
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Aquatics
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard certification
- Excellent customer service skills
- Mature, reliable, confident, and possess strong interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Strong communication skills and ability to work positively with other staff in conflict resolution
- Strong understanding of site-specific emergency procedures and management of staff and patrons in these situations
- Proven ability and experience as a lifeguard
- Available to work days and weekends
- WSI/LGIT is preferred but not required
Aquatics Lifeguard
Life Time -
Princeton, NJ
Seasonal Lifeguard
American Pool -
Florence, NJ
Daytime Lifeguard
Greater Philadelphia YMCA -
Westampton, NJ