Lead Lifeguard

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifeguard staff to ensure proper coverage and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure lifeguard rotations to maintain optimal surveillance and break periods.
• Act as the primary point of contact for lifeguards during assigned shifts, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure lifeguards adhere to uniform and professional appearance standards.
• Practice and teach safe work habits.
• Supervise all areas of the Aquatic Center and staff ensuring a smooth and safe operation.
• Considerately and patiently enforce RJKCCC rules to provide a safe environment for all members, visitors, and employees.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas and actions.
• Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action; maintain constant observation of an assigned area to identify any signs of danger.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning.
• Provide first aid, rescue breathing, CPR, and AED when necessary.
• Practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, Kroc Center co-workers, and the general public.
• Assist with any aspect of aquatic programming.
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness of swimming pool areas, locker rooms, restrooms, trash cans, cleaning equipment, aquatic equipment storage areas, and other areas as assigned.
• Perform set up and breakdown of facility equipment as needed.
• Absorb and provide information for all required pool documents on a daily basis.
• Complete facility training and be responsible for handling certain facility functions, escalating any issues as needed.
• Answer customer questions and provide information on programs being offered.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of lifeguarding experience; previous Lifeguard Supervisory experience preferred.
• At least 18 years old.
• Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or Equivalent.
• American Red Cross Certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Previous customer service work experience required.
• Must understand and support The Salvation Army’s mission as a church and a social services organization.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 1 weekend shift per month.