Aquatics Shift Leader (Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center)

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee aquatic staffing plan (e.g. shift meeting, rotations and assignments, rescue equipment, etc.).
• Oversee patron surveillance (i.e. lifeguard alertness and vigilance, consistent rule enforcement, etc.).
• Oversee enacting of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) as needed.
• Perform opening and closing procedures (unlocking/locking, lights/features, cleaning etc.) as outlined.
• Perform daily operations (e.g. chemical testing, announcements, deep water test, etc.) as outlined.
• Complete required paperwork for record keeping (e.g. incident reports, water testing, etc.) as outlined.
• Aid the Aquatics Manager & Coordinator with lifeguard orientation and in-service training.
• Aid the Aquatics Manager & Coordinator with formal and informal staff recognition and evaluation.
• Aid the Aquatics Manager & Coordinator with live action drills and performance checks.
• Serve as the primary contact/person in charge during evening, morning, and weekend hours, as assigned.
• Aid the Recreation Coordinator and/or Aquatics Manager with hiring and training of aquatic staff.
• Mentor, coach, and develop all staff members.
• Supervise internal and external groups and activities (swim team, swim lessons, aqua classes, rentals, etc.).
• Complete cleaning tasks, as assigned.

Distributed Responsibilities

• Prepare work schedules and payroll.
• Perform daily facility safety checks and follow through on required action.
• Communicate with aquatic staff through various media (e.g. scheduling app, email, social media, etc.).
• Maintain current inventory of supplies and notify the Recreation Coordinator and/or Aquatics Manager of items needed.
• Oversee and/or coordinate aquatics programming as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact/person in charge during evening, morning, and weekend hours, as assigned.
• Aid the Recreation Coordinator and/or Aquatics Manager with hiring and training of aquatic staff.
• Mentor, coach, and develop all staff members.
• Supervise staff during in-service training events.
• Prepare work schedules and payroll for staff and supervise their activities.
• Delegate facility specific tasks to aquatic staff.
• Ensure proper staffing levels by calling in additional staff or cutting staff, dependent on the situation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws including, but not limited to, child labor laws.
• Maintain constant monitoring for accidents or potential accidents.
• Enforce rules governing the conduct of persons at the swimming pool and warns patrons of hazardous practices.
• Recognize emergency situations and react appropriately in a quick and calm manner.
• Aid persons in distress by applying safety techniques, CPR, first aid, and water rescues as needed, within the scope of their training.

Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education And Experience: High School Diploma, G.E.D. or HiSet. Minimum of one year lifeguarding experience is required. Leadership experience in pool operation and management is preferred.
• Licenses And Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and AED/CPR certification required. American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and/or Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification is preferred, or ability to maintain upon hire.

Selection Process

• The selection process consists of an evaluation of education and experience, interview, and completion of a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check.

Physical And Environmental Characteristics

• Examples of Equipment Used on the Job: Water rescue equipment, chemical test kits, calculator, computer and related software, personnel policies manual, recreation equipment, telephone, audiovisual equipment, copy machine, and minor hand tools.
• Required Physical Activities: Standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, and swimming.
• Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves intermittent periods of standing and sitting with sitting 25% of the time (includes using a computer); standing (but not walking) 35% of the time; standing and walking 40% of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; occasionally lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; infrequently lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and infrequently lifting objects over 50 pounds.
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed both inside and outside. Exposure to outside weather conditions, noise, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, and atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin. The work may require wearing a respirator, working in confined spaces, or being exposed to extreme heat.

Supplemental Information

• Physical Characteristics of Work: The work involves intermittent periods of standing and sitting with sitting 25% of the time (includes using a computer); standing (but not walking) 35% of the time; standing and walking 40% of the time; frequently lifting objects under 10 pounds; occasionally lifting objects from 10 to 25 pounds; infrequently lifting objects from 25 to 50 pounds; and infrequently lifting objects over 50 pounds.
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed both inside and outside. Exposure to outside weather conditions, noise, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, and atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin. The work may require wearing a respirator, working in confined spaces, or being exposed to extreme heat.