Head Lifeguard

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort•Glenwood Springs, CO

2d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Assure a safe and enjoyable water experience for 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 shifts. 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. 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.

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
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
Ability to run, swim, and walk
Ability to stand and sit for long periods
Ability to climb or balance
Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio
Ability to use hands to grasp, handle, feel or operate lifesaving equipment
Ability 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
Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills
Ability to observe and interpret people and situations
Ability to solve problems
Ability to interact with the public, and deal with distressed or dissatisfied individuals

Nice To Haves

Experience

Responsibilities

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