Head Lifeguard

Head Lifeguard

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensure safety of all individuals in the pool area, enforce all pool rules, recognize and respond to emergency situations. Act as a lead support to the lifeguard team in the absence of the Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained aquatic environment.
• Ensure that all pool rules are being followed and be accessible and identifiable while guarding a pool.
• Ensure safety and prevent injuries by supervising pool area, scanning pool and pool area every 10 seconds and react immediately to signs of individuals in distress.
• Ensure that anyone present in the aquatic area are following all applicable standards and rules.
• Ensure no distraction or interference with the ability to hear or see signs of distress.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment for staff and customers by picking up all paper, hair, pins, towels, and items that can be a hazard in pool area.
• Ensure that pool staffing is within YMCA standards before leaving the area or performing maintenance items.
• When interacting with members or others, do so in a positive and professional manner.
• Assist the Aquatic Coordinator in the orientation and training of other lifeguards.
• Act as the lead aquatic staff person on duty when Coordinator is not present, and act as a back-up for the Coordinator during absences (assisting with scheduling, ensuring appropriate levels of staff coverage etc.)
• Perform pool maintenance duties in accordance with OSHA Hazardous Materials Precautions, hose down pool deck, put away all equipment and perform water quality testing.
• Administer first aid to victims using OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Universal Precautions. Provide immediate care to sustain life until Emergency Medical Service arrives.
• Inform supervisor and staff of equipment need, water chemistry and temperature.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Participate in aquatic training and drills as assigned.
• Maintain pool logs, pool updates and incident reports.
• May be required to pursue pool operator certification and backwash pool filtration system and monitor pool chemicals.
• Other related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 21 years of age or four years’ experience as a lifeguard with current American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid & AED and O2 certifications.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
• Prefer Lifeguard Instructor certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to see and hear individuals and alarms in pool/pool area.
• Ability to perform endurance swims and rescue procedures.
• Ability to use chemistry test kit.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention.