What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Lifeguard position at EMBE?
Summary: Responsible for the hiring, training and scheduling of lifeguards & water safety instructors at EmBe. This includes scheduling and staffing CPR/AED Courses for EmBe childcare staff in addition to scheduling lifeguards for pool rentals and water safety instructors for swim lessons (Group & private/semi-private) scheduled at EmBe. The Head Lifeguard will create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with EmBe policies and procedures. The Head Lifeguard is a part-time role with the flexibility for duties to be performed partially off-site(remote).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Ensure EmBe brand, mission, vision, and values are reflected in all interactions.
- Interview, hire, and train Aquatics staff as needed.
- Actively embrace a culture of empowerment and an attitude of honesty and mutual respect.
- Maintain professionalism and take responsibility for actions.
- Ability to take direction but also carry out duties independently.
- Other duties as assigned.
Aquatics and Red Cross Training
- Review staffing needs for a variety of programming and classes; including but not limited to Swimming lessons; First Aid/CPR classes and Lifeguard Training.
- Coordinate scheduling of aquatics staff including lifeguards and instructors.
- Review Red Cross Certifications for aquatics staff and ensure all certifications are current.
- Schedule CPR instructors for all EmBe staff CPR/AED courses offered twice a month.
- Prepare lesson plans for swim lessons according to Red Cross standards.
- Assist with swim lesson programming data entry in Rec Desk prior to registrations opening.
- Report all course completions and swim lessons to the Red Cross.
- Provide in-service training for Aquatics staff twice a year on expectations for the pool.
- Provides equipment checks & inventories supplies used for lifeguarding, swim lessons and pool usage and communicates needs to the Executive Director for Programs and Operations.
- Maintain participation records and perform monthly statistical reporting as required.
- Ensure safety in and around the EmBe pool and notify Facilities staff when concerns arise.
- Maintain opening and closing checklists for the pool and train aquatics staff on expectations for their shift including customer service.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have at least 2 years of lifeguard or water safety instruction experience.
- Previous background with teaching Red Cross CPR/AED courses.
- Red Cross Certifications: LG, LGI, WSI & CPRI required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must complete successful background check.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Quickly react by running, jumping, and swimming.
- Potential to lift and carry individuals from water.
- Perform CPR.
- Maintaining high level of alertness and focus.
Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed in an indoor pool environment.