Head Lifeguard

Primary Function

Assure safe and enjoyable water experience for our guests, and provide rescue and safety services for guests and employees in all areas of the facility. Provide leadership and direction to lifeguard staff during shift.

Reporting and Accountability

The Head Lifeguard reports to, and is accountable to Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, Assistant Pool Manager and/or Pool Manager and in their absence the Manager on Duty.

Authority

The Head Lifeguard has the support and authority necessary to carry out the responsibilities and tasks described in this job description and other responsibilities of the Pool, as assigned by the, Assistant Pool Manager or Pool Manager.

Physical Requirements

• Adequate physical agility to perform the physical tasks required to operate the Pool, including visual and hearing acuity
• Ability to focus attention on pool area without distraction
• Physical agility required to perform all the activities of the Lifeguard job, including the ability to walk to all areas of the facility, and climb stairs.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and read instructions and pass all lifeguard training to received appropriate certifications.

Physical Demands

An employee is required to run, swim, and walk; stand and sit for long periods; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio; use hands to grasp, handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment. The employee must be able to push or pull persons of all sizes, and extract them from the water as outlined in the American Red Cross Lifeguard training.

Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret people and situations; solve problems; interact with the public, and deal with distressed or dissatisfied individuals.

The employee regularly works under outdoor weather conditions, is routinely exposed to the sun, may be exposed to extreme heat or cold; works on uneven and/or slippery surfaces.

Other Requirements

• Prior lifeguarding experience “at least one season”
• Current Licenses and certifications:
  • Red Cross Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor,
    • Will accept Ellis, U.S.  Coast Guard, YMCA
      • Must pass swim and rescue test, convert to Red Cross
  • First Aid / CPR / AED
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member, and to monitor and supervise said team in order to provide the best possible service to our guests as well as the company.
• Willingness to cross-train in other departments as assigned and provide help and support to other departments, including covering breaks and/or shifts if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours and Days

The Head Lifeguards work hours and days are variable and must be available to be scheduled for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of the job duties. The complete job description will be supplied upon request.

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort is a drug free workplace. 

Salary : $22 - $24