Head Lifeguard

YMCA OF GREATE MONMOUTH COUNTY•Wall Township, NJ

3d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Lifeguard assures the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area, maintains a safe pool environment, and supervises all other lifeguards. In the absence of the Aquatic Director, the Head Lifeguard supervises all functions in the pool area. Must be mentally alert to constant surveillance of pool area, identifying dangerous situations to assure the safety of all swimmers and able to respond to emergencies to accordance with your lifeguard training. Must be physically capable of performing all duties of a lifeguard, which includes but isn’t limited to standing and siting for extended periods, able to see, hear, and communicate clearly and be able to hear noises and distress signals in aquatic environment, able to swim to and recover a guest in distress, prepared to respond to emergencies and administer First Aid, CPR and/or Oxygen when necessary, as well as being able to use aquatic equipment to rescue a swimmer in distress from any part of the pool or deck. Exhibit a professional attitude at all times, which includes wearing proper staff attire, support and enforce pool rules, YMCA policies and decisions and answer member questions about YMCA programs and services. Must be able to communicate clearly with members and staff using Listen First skills. Responsible for leading lifeguards through shift assignments which include ensuring guards are actively scanning, performing lifeguard tasks and initiating and following proper rotation protocols. Must be knowledgeable of emergency action plans and acts as primary responder in case of incidents. Ensure the proper completion and submission of incident report forms following incidents. Conducts aquatic drills as outlined by Aquatic Director. Test water chemistry, water temperatures and report any concerns to a supervisor. Check rescue equipment and first aid supplies, and maintains all aquatic equipment by ensuring proper use and storage, notifying supervisor of any needs, broken equipment or unsafe aspects of the pool and/or deck space. Keeps pool area clean and orderly, ensures monitoring of locker rooms. The employee may be assigned to areas other than their normally assigned area as needed to meet organizational needs. Examples of this include, but are not limited to, being assigned areas to count people, help direct flow of traffic in an area, being assigned to a specific area to assist with doors, and any other duty as needed by the organization. Working with the Aquatic Director / Supervisor, ensures proper coverage of lifeguard shifts. Conducts aquatic orientations with all new employees and supervises their acclimation to policies and procedures. Assists the Aquatic Director with evaluating staff performance and providing frequent feedback to staff. Immediately inform supervisor if any issues arise. Assist in planning of staff meetings and facilitate in-service trainings.

Requirements

19 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Current YMCA lifeguard certification
Current CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certifications
At least 2 years experience as a lifeguard
Proficient in swimming and safety skills
Must demonstrate qualities of a leader and be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision
Must be observant, safety conscious and able to react calmly and quickly to an emergency
Mentally alert to constant surveillance of pool area, identifying dangerous situations.
Physically capable of performing all duties of a lifeguard, including standing and sitting for extended periods.
Able to see, hear, and communicate clearly.
Able to hear noises and distress signals in aquatic environment.
Able to swim to and recover a guest in distress.
Prepared to respond to emergencies and administer First Aid, CPR and/or Oxygen when necessary.
Able to use aquatic equipment to rescue a swimmer in distress.
Able to communicate clearly with members and staff using Listen First skills.

Responsibilities

Assures the safety of all aquatic participants in and around the pool area.
Maintains a safe pool environment.
Supervises all other lifeguards.
Supervises all functions in the pool area in the absence of the Aquatic Director.
Leads lifeguards through shift assignments, ensuring active scanning, task performance, and proper rotation protocols.
Acts as primary responder in case of incidents and ensures proper completion and submission of incident report forms.
Conducts aquatic drills as outlined by the Aquatic Director.
Tests water chemistry and temperatures, reporting concerns to a supervisor.
Checks rescue equipment and first aid supplies, and maintains all aquatic equipment.
Keeps the pool area clean and orderly.
Ensures monitoring of locker rooms.
May be assigned to areas other than their normally assigned area as needed to meet organizational needs.
Ensures proper coverage of lifeguard shifts with the Aquatic Director/Supervisor.
Conducts aquatic orientations with all new employees and supervises their acclimation to policies and procedures.
Assists the Aquatic Director with evaluating staff performance and providing frequent feedback.
Immediately informs supervisor if any issues arise.
Assists in planning of staff meetings and facilitates in-service trainings.