Head Lifeguard (USU)

California State University, Northridge • Northridge, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for assisting in the hiring, training, scheduling and supervising of lifeguards, as well as providing assistance relative to the coordination of aquatics events and aquatics programs. Position completes routine and complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge and previous experience.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and/or a technical/vocational program.
• Equivalent to a minimum of six months experience in a recreation/aquatics department which involved program implementation and supervision of employees and/or volunteers.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard/Lifeguarding
• Must be able to swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object and remove it from the pool within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Must attend required Student Recreation Center and USU employee orientation and trainings as well as department specific trainings and meetings

Nice To Haves

• Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Training
• Advanced First Aid (Title 22, EMR, EMT)
• Incumbents must obtain Lifeguard Instructor, Water Safety Instructor and Title 22 Instructor certifications within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Aquatics Supervisor with hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising lifeguard staff
• Assist the Aquatics Supervisor with coordinating aquatics events and programs
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency
• Plan and implement classes for all levels of swimming
• Assist with instruction of CPR/AED/First Aid classes and training
• Perform lifeguard duties in the absence of lifeguard staff including:
• Enforce rules and regulations regarding pool use
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
• Present professional appearance and attitude at all time, and maintains a high standard of customer service
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Prepare and maintains appropriate activity reports
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• USU employee orientation and trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED