What are the responsibilities and job description for the Beach Manager / Head Lifeguard position at The Bridgehampton Club?
The Bridgehampton Club is seeking a Beach Manager / Head Lifeguard to lead our lifeguard and beach attendant teams and ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming beach experience for members and their guests.
The ideal candidate has strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with experience in beach safety operations and staff supervision.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate staffing and hiring, and schedule and supervise lifeguards and beach attendants.
- Welcome members and their guests to the beach.
- Manage daily beach setup and breakdown, including chair and umbrella service.
- Oversee the safety of children ages 3–13 during the Club’s Junior Activities program.
- Monitor cleanliness of the beach, pavilion, bathrooms, and locker rooms.
- Maintain equipment, supplies, safety records, and guest counts.
- Support Club picnics, parties, and other special events.
- Communicate water conditions and safety information to staff, members, and guests.
- Assist with preseason setup and postseason breakdown.
Required Qualifications
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Current Ocean Lifeguard certification, with a minimum Supervision Level IIB.
- Familiarity with beach safety operations and the ability to stay current with applicable Department of Health requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Availability on weekends and holidays throughout the summer season.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience in a beach club, hospitality, recreation, or staff management role.
- Experience teaching swim lessons and beach safety.
Pay: $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
License/Certification:
- Ocean Lifeguard Cert & current CPR/AED certifications (Required)
Location:
- Bridgehampton, NY 11932 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Bridgehampton, NY 11932 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45