Head Lifeguard

About the role

The Head Lifeguard is responsible for the guarding and safety of members and program participants within all aquatic facilities. This role will enforce aquatic policies and procedures in compliance with state laws, YMCA of the USA standards, lifeguard licensing agency Ellis and Associates, and YMCA insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Knows/reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergencies immediately.
• Completes related reports as required.
• Maintains effective relationships with members, participants, and other staff.
• Maintains accurate records as required by the YMCA and/or the state Health Department code.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving and closing.
• Performs chemical testing at appropriate times of the day, as required, and takes appropriate action.
• Attends all staff meetings and training as required.
• Acts as a liaison for lifeguard staff to aquatic leadership.
• With Aquatic Leadership support, conducts trainings and emergency drills including Vigilant Awareness Training.
• Reports any safety, staffing, or facility-related issues to supervisor.
• Ensures that lifeguard team members follow established procedures consistent with the training they receive.
• Able to identify hazards and unsafe practices and make suitable recommendations for minimizing or eliminating those hazards.
• Ensures swim test policy procedures are being followed.
• Speaks professionally with uncooperative/concerned members.
• Educates members and staff about facility rules and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 17 or older.
• Current lifeguarding certification from Ellis & Associates.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, AED, and Blood borne Pathogens.
• Complete required monthly in-service hours of Ellis & Associates in-service training and scanning skills.
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to identify hazards and unsafe practices and make suitable recommendations for minimizing or eliminating those hazards.
• Ability to speak professionally with uncooperative/concerned members.
• Ability to educate members and staff about facility rules and regulations.
• Ability to ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees.
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day).
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development and paid training.
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate aquatic facility needs.