Lead Lifeguard

Associated Students•Long Beach, CA

16h

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics & Safety Manager, the Lead Lifeguard will assist the Aquatics & Safety Manager with programming and supervision of the SRWC Aquatics/ Sand Volley Center. Including, but not limited to programming, special events presentation, point of sale management and lifeguards.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of job-related work experience in field required.
Minimum one year as a lifeguard.
Lifeguard Training Certification.
CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Ability to perform as wide variety of swimming skills; possess sufficient strength, agility, hearing, and vision to perform the duties of a lifeguard; thoroughly understand the procedures for reporting accidents and know procedures for when and how to call for help to handle stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, specifically the general public, staff employees and students; arrive for work on time; follow directions from supervisor; understand and follow work rules, safety procedures and personnel policies.

Nice To Haves

Recreation, Kinesiology, and Health Services majors are preferred, but not required.
Enrolled in at least six units and making satisfactory progress in related degree program at CSULB.

Responsibilities

Directly leads the work of 10-12 lifeguards.
Assist with the recruitment, hiring and training, of the aquatic’s student staff including the coordination of Lifeguard CPR/AED and First-Aid training.
Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive informal and special events aquatics recreation program.
Provide aquatic and safety training to a diverse clientele as assigned.
Performs as a lifeguard by observing patrons on the deck and in the water to ensure safety and to prevent accidents as needed.
Assist in the regular maintenance and problem solving of pool/spa/ sand volley facility.
Assist in the regular evaluation of all aquatics programs and special events to determine effectiveness of programming.
Represent the aquatics program at campus events.
Assist with the planning and execution of periodic in-service trainings and safety audits of aquatics staff.
Works cooperatively with Lead SRWC Student Staff to plan and implement large scale programs and/or training sessions as needed.
Serves on ASI, University, and NIRSA committees as directed or approved.
Assists in point-of-sale management.