Head Lifeguard

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.