Summer Camp Head Lifeguard

Town of Concord, MA•Concord, MA

8d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Concord Recreation is looking for a reliable and skilled Camp Head Lifeguard to lead a team of lifeguards and manage pool operations at Emerson Pool. Under the supervision of the Aquatics Program Manager and Camp Director, you will ensure pool safety, maintain cleanliness, and oversee daily operations, including chemical monitoring, skimming, vacuuming, and pump maintenance. If you have lifeguard leadership experience and are committed to pool safety and professionalism, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help keep Emerson Pool safe and fun for all!

Requirements

Required to attend all pre-camp training dates.
High School education and one to three years lifeguarding and/or pool supervision experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED.
CPO certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license, with a safe driving record and ability to provide personal vehicle for occasional transportation during work hours.
Working knowledge of multi-pool aquatic facility, procedures and equipment. Thorough working knowledge of ability to perform lifesaving techniques, CPR and First Aid. Ability to swim.
Excellent customer service skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the public, including children and young adults, in a courteous and tactful manner and to fairly and tactfully enforce facility rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

WSI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains the safety and cleanliness of the pool. Monitors and assists swimmers and enforces pool regulations.
Provides basic first aid. Performs rescue if appropriate, calls for help, provides emergency care, interviews witnesses, and files reports.
Supervises all Swim Specialists performing lifeguarding duties to ensure all work is performed in compliance with established policies and procedures and applicable safety regulations.
Responsible for daily opening of the pool, tests pool for proper chlorine and pH levels. And sets up equipment.
Responsible for managing specific administrative tasks (recording and completing swim documentation for campers) including but not limited to pool chemistry in accordance with DPH standards.
Required to maintain and monitor daily pool chemical log.
Performs end of day responsibilities in relation to pool maintenance.
Responsible for running lifeguard in-services three times throughout the summer.
Performs other related duties as required, directed or as the situation dictates.
Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Act as a social role model for all campers and staff.
Consistently communicate with counselors, directors, specialists, and nurse regarding any camper issues.
Enforce rules, regulations, and policies to assure safety of all individuals in the pool.
Maintain responsibility for all park and recreation property including proper accounting and storage of all camp and pool equipment.
Weekend work may be required upon request by the Aquatics Program Manager