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Head Lifeguard
POSITION SUMMARY:
Ensure safety of all individuals in the pool area, enforce all pool rules, recognize and respond to emergency situations. Act as a lead support to the lifeguard team in the absence of the Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained aquatic environment.
- Ensure that all pool rules are being followed and be accessible and identifiable while guarding a pool.
- Ensure safety and prevent injuries by supervising pool area, scanning pool and pool area every 10 seconds and react immediately to signs of individuals in distress.
- Ensure that anyone present in the aquatic area are following all applicable standards and rules.
- Ensure no distraction or interference with the ability to hear or see signs of distress.
- Ensure a safe, clean environment for staff and customers by picking up all paper, hair, pins, towels, and items that can be a hazard in pool area.
- Ensure that pool staffing is within YMCA standards before leaving the area or performing maintenance items.
- When interacting with members or others, do so in a positive and professional manner.
- Assist the Aquatic Coordinator in the orientation and training of other lifeguards.
- Act as the lead aquatic staff person on duty when Coordinator is not present, and act as a back-up for the Coordinator during absences (assisting with scheduling, ensuring appropriate levels of staff coverage etc.)
- Perform pool maintenance duties in accordance with OSHA Hazardous Materials Precautions, hose down pool deck, put away all equipment and perform water quality testing.
- Administer first aid to victims using OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Universal Precautions. Provide immediate care to sustain life until Emergency Medical Service arrives.
- Inform supervisor and staff of equipment need, water chemistry and temperature.
- Maintain required certifications.
- Participate in aquatic training and drills as assigned.
- Maintain pool logs, pool updates and incident reports.
- May be required to pursue pool operator certification and backwash pool filtration system and monitor pool chemicals.
- Other related duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 20 years of age or four years’ experience as a lifeguard with current American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid & AED and O2 certifications.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends.
- Prefer Lifeguard Instructor certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to see and hear individuals and alarms in pool/pool area.
- Ability to perform endurance swims and rescue procedures.
- Ability to use chemistry test kit.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention.
- Advanced surveillance and scanning proficiency
- Strong emergency leadership under pressure
- Clear, assertive communication Conflict resolution and patron management
- Strong understanding of aquatic risk management principles
- Ability to provide constructive feedback
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