Lifeguard Supervisor -FT

About the role

The Lifeguard Supervisor assists in managing the operation of the Lagoon bathing area, including conducting basic lifeguarding duties and leading the lifeguard team in daily activities, training, and audits. This hands-on position requires both directing and participating in tasks with the Water Safety team, with a primary focus on guest safety. Work is performed primarily outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in operating all water attractions and ensuring guest safety.
• Respond to emergencies and provide First Aid as needed.
• Perform opening and closing duties, including minor pool maintenance, attraction pre-operation checks, and attraction testing.
• Maintain area cleanliness and quality, including trash removal and hosing.
• Enforce all facility safety guidelines.
• Respond to guests in distress and provide First Aid.
• Maintain inventory and re-order supplies and equipment.
• Create schedules, prepare, and review reports, checklists, and other paperwork.
• Assess employees’ progress: coach with positive reinforcement and discipline fairly and consistently when necessary.
• Provide and model excellent customer service.
• Manage daily budget hours and work with leadership to revise and develop changes as needed.
• Regularly test ride attractions to ensure guest safety.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma; BA or degree-seeking preferred.
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum two years of lifeguard experience required.
• Must pass the Swim Test (details below) and obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (training provided). Current ARC certification required; LG certification preferred.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may vary based on business needs.
• Efficient, well-organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously.
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable standing/walking for long periods of time outdoors in and around water, including elevated areas in all weather conditions.

Swim Test

Event 1: Swim-Tread-Swim

• Jump into the water from the side, fully submerge, recover to the surface, and swim 150 yards.
• After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading without support.
• After treading for 2 minutes, swim an additional 50 yards.
• While swimming, keep your face in the water and demonstrate proper breath control. You may use front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
• While treading, use only your legs, keeping your hands placed under your armpits, and your head must remain above the water.

Event 2: Timed Event

• Arrange a 20-yard swim distance and place a 10-pound object at a minimum depth of 7 to 10 feet.
• Goggles are not permitted for this event.
• You have 1 minute, 40 seconds to complete the following:
• Swim 20 yards (your face may be in or out of the water).
• Perform a surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming underwater during this distance is not allowed.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Schedule

Openings are available across all shifts: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekdays, and weekends. Shifts may vary based on business needs.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off.