The Lead Lifeguard assists with supervising operations related to maintenance, aquatic programs, special events and aquatic personnel of Thrive. In addition, the Lead Lifeguard will work cohesively with the Aquatic Coordinator and Senior Lifeguard to develop strategies leading to the accomplishment of division goals.
 
Starting Pay: $16.67/hour
 2nd season: $17.17/hour
 3rd season: $17.68/hour
 4th season: $18.18/hour
 5th season: $18.69/hour
 6th season: $19.19/hour

• Determine and enforce safety measures, rules and regulations in and around the pool to ensure the personal safety of facility guests.
• Assist in maintaining the aquatic areas; including the daily testing and documenting of pool chemicals and maintenance while on duty.
• Assist with regular in-service training, evaluate and give instructions to lifeguards to improve techniques and perform skill audits.
• Supervise the activities and give direction to the aquatic team members to accomplish daily activities, goals and departmental objectives.
• Serve as the aquatic lead when the Aquatic Supervisor, Aquatic Coordinator and/or Senior Lifeguard are off duty.
• Cover various lifeguard shifts as needed.

Education

• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency (GED) preferred. 

 
Experience

• 1 year of lifeguard experience required.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 
 
 
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to climb 8 ft. ladders.
• Ability to transport 50 lb. sacks of chemicals and apply, as required.
• Ability to work with facility guests and remain courteous in stressful situations.
• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly working a flexible schedule, working days, nights, weekends and holidays as required.

 
Preferences

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certificate preferred.
• Current American Red Cross Waterpark Certificate preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate required.
• Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate required.
• Current First Aid Certificate required.
• Must hold or have ability to obtain American Red Cross Waterpark Certificate upon hire.
• All applicants will be required to submit to and pass skills test prior to being hired. 
• All persons hired are required to provide their own swimsuit as specified by the Aquatic Supervisor.

Sunday; 9am to 5pm; Monday through Thursday: 5am to 9am; Friday: 5am to 8pm; Saturday: 8am to 7pm