Title: Head Life Guard
Status: Full-Time
Competitive Pay
Reports to: Aquatics Director
Job Summary:
The head lifeguard will be in charge of supervision, training and in-services of lifeguards to ensure a safe aquatic environment in the YMCA of Hannibal.
General Responsibilities & Job Duties:
- Welcome members and guests in a friendly manor
- Communicate with staff and swimmers to enforce pool rules and maintain discipline in the pool area
- Assist with overall guest experience
- Schedule lifeguards for all hours of pool operation
- Assist in covering lifeguard callouts
- Assist with in-service training, skill assessments, and surveillance checks
- Assist with lifeguard staff reviews
- Provide orientation to new lifeguards in correct practices and rule enforcement
- Communicate staff performance concerns to the Aquatics Director
- Assist with lifeguard training and recertification
- Address pool area concerns such as cleaning, safety, and organization
- Assist in the organization, planning, and teaching of swim lessons
- Assist with annual water safety programs
- Attend all scheduled meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director
Skills, Education, & Experience:
- Current lifeguard certification is required
- Swim instructor certification or experience is preferred
- Strong communication skills with coworkers and members
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and multi-task
- Be punctual, show up on time for your shift
- YMCA Leader Certification within 6 months of accepting position
- Work towards Lifeguard Instructor Certification
- Work towards Water Safety Instructor Certification
Physical Qualifications:
Speaking, hearing, seeing, reading, writing, typing, lifting, walking, standing, swimming
Working Conditions:
Head Lifeguard will be in a warm humid indoor pool environment and also an office environment. Swimming and teaching from the water and around water is expected on a regular basis.
Restrictions
- Lifeguards and swim instructors are prohibited to teach YMCA members independently and to charge and collect fees directly. All teaching of YMCA members must go through or facility and operations. Failure to do so can lead to suspension/termination.
- All employees are required to work at least 8 hours per month to maintain complimentary membership status.
- All other guidelines must be followed in accordance with the Employee Handbook.