Head Lifeguard (2 vacancies)

Lancaster County•Lancaster, PA

5d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Lifeguard is responsible for the effective management of the lifeguard team. Additionally, they are responsible for the safety and well-being of patrons while visiting Lancaster County Swimming Pool. This professional position requires excellent administrative and organizational skills, strong swimming ability, superb rescue skills and consistent enforcement of facility rules and regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must provide current Lifeguard Certification as required in the PA Bathing Code
Must be a strong swimmer with the ability to perform the American Red Cross Lifeguard swim test
Must have PA State Police Background check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Fingerprint Background check
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen
Excellent administrative and organizational skills
Ability to supervise staff of various ages
Accurate record-keeping
Maintain excellent physical fitness with the ability to complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard swim test
Thorough knowledge of American Red Cross rescue methods and "assist" techniques
Thorough knowledge of American Red Cross First Aid procedures and standards of care
Thorough knowledge of American Red Cross CPR/AED techniques and standards of care
Ability to maintain focus and alertness while on duty
Ability to exercise discipline and initiative in planning, organizing and implementing assigned work.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and to speak before large groups
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must provide current Lifeguard Certification as required in the PA Bathing Code
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI Background Check
Maintain excellent physical fitness with the ability to complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard swim test
Climbing steps to elevated lifeguard chairs
Lifting equipment to waist up to 40 lbs
Visual definition to identify distressed swimmers
Ability to hear questions at a conversational tone
Ability to stand and walk up to 3 hours continuously
Ability to speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard by large groups
This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B as the incumbent has a "duty to respond" and render first aid

Nice To Haves

WSI Certification is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of the lifeguard staff
Ensuring that all PA Department of Health and Lancaster County Safety Guidelines are followed at all times
Developing an effective lifeguard rotation on a daily basis
Creating and implementing weekly in-service trainings for lifeguards
Documenting employee discipline issues as outlined in the County Employee Manual
Completing mid-season performance evaluations for all lifeguards
Monitors patrons in the swimming pool and on the pool deck
Performs rescues as needed using American Red Cross rescue methods
Provides first aid to patrons as needed according to American Red Cross standards of care-Provides CPR and Rescue Breathing as needed according to American Red Cross standards of care
Has a working and functional knowledge of all safety, rescue and first aid equipment and the location of each item
Enforces facility rules and regulations
Exercises mature judgement at all times
Completes daily safety checklists and reports
Assists with the implementation of group and private Learn to Swim lessons
Attends weekly management team meetings
Assists with keeping the facility clean
Maintains and inventories rescue, safety, swim lesson and first aid equipment
Regularly works weekends and holidays
Assists with planning and implementing special events
Performs other duties as assigned.