Lead Lifeguard

Kamehameha Schools

62d • $24 - $32 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists in supervising the operation of the swimming pool and surrounding deck areas. Schedules and oversees the work of regular and temporary status Lifeguards. Supervises and monitors all pool facility users; initiates rescues and first aid; ensures pool and deck/bathroom/locker room areas are cleaned and maintained; monitors pool water chemistry. Executes specialized work in protecting life, preventing accidents, enforcing safety regulations and providing instruction. Oversees water safety for off-campus, aquatics field trips.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience.
• Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, or equivalent.
• American Red Cross Standard First Aid, or equivalent.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to supervise and communicate with a diverse population to acquire compliance on rules and regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards, then adjusting programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the haumana and other staff.
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
• Ability to employ appropriate lifesaving techniques and rescue methods appropriate for the site and conditions that apply.
• Knowledge and ability to render of first aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding areas.
• Effectively enforce pool rules, understanding of pool rules and regulations governing swimming pool operation.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of swimming pool chemistry and water testing. Ability to evaluate test results and adjust water chemistry as necessary.
• Knowledge of proper swimming techniques and ability to teach all age levels.
• Ocean lifeguarding experience
• Ability to work flexible hours

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of experience.
• Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
• 1st Responder Certification.
• Ocean rescue experience.
• Previous experience teaching school-aged children.
• Previous experience in a school-setting.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to Hawaiian culture and Christian values.
• Previous experience as a team or group lead.

Responsibilities

• Creates work schedules, assigns and oversees work of Lifeguards and temporary Lifeguards.
• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and during field trips at off campus sites (e.g. beaches, river, or non-KS pools) to ensure that policies, guidelines and safety procedures are followed.
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger; enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Evaluates conditions for safety and initiates aquatics emergency action plan as required.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary.
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment and water to ensure that they are safe and usable; supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment; monitors and adjusts pool water chemistry; maintains appropriate records.
• Resolves scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities require use of aquatic facilities.
• Instructs classes in fundamentals of swimming when needed.
• Instructs and/or co-instructs various aquatic certification courses as needed e.g. Jr. Lifeguard, lifeguard training, CPR.
• Knowledge and ability to evaluate water conditions at aquatics facilities, at the beach/ocean, or other offsite natural pools, streams or rivers to determine any potential dangers or hazards, then adjusting programs as necessary to ensure the safety of the haumana and other staff.
• Ability to judge and evaluate evolving dynamics of individuals participating in aquatic activities to immediately assess their capabilities and threats to their safety.
• Knowledge of swimming pool chemistry and water testing. Ability to evaluate test results and adjust water chemistry as necessary.

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.
• Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED