Aquatics Safety Lead

Job Description The Aquatic Safety Lead is a leadership-level position responsible for overseeing the daily operations, safety, and staffing of the aquatic facility. This role focuses on lifeguard supervision, facility readiness, risk management, and operational compliance. Under the guidance and supervision of the Aquatic Director, the Aquatic Safety Lead ensures a safe, efficient, and well‑maintained environment for patrons, staff, and programs while providing strong leadership to operational staff.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in aquatics operations or lifeguarding.
• Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• CPR/First Aid/AED and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
• Hold or have the ability to attain Certified Pool Operation Certification and Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills for program development, management and appraisal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Prior supervisory leadership, customer service, decision‑making and conflict resolution skills.

• All duties and responsibilities required for Shift Lead and Basic Lifeguard.
• Serve as a primary monitor for aquatic operational safety, quality, and efficacy.
• Lead support in aquatic operations related to lifeguarding, pump room, and safety of all aquatic spaces and programs.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of Lifeguard Shift leads and Lifeguards.
• Provide support in recruitment, training, scheduling and supervision of lifeguard shift leads and lifeguards as needed.
• Ensure operations align with departmental goals, policies, safety standards.
• Assist staff in finding coverage, or cover open shifts as needed to eliminate disruption in programming.
• Assist the Aquatic Director in supervising, coaching and supporting aquatic staff.
• Schedule and co‑lead consistent in‑service training, drills and performance observations.
• Assist in the growth, development and marketing of Aquatic programs.
• Act as the primary point of contact to lifeguards and lifeguard shift leads by providing support, feedback and assisting the director in corrective action as needed.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members and staff to help them connect with each other and the Y.
• Maintain working knowledge of procedures and safety protocols to provide consistency and effective information to support aquatic staff.
• Communicate effectively with patrons, staff, and leadership regarding facility operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Aquatics Program Lead to ensure seamless operations and program delivery.

• Pursue /participate in ongoing training.
• Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both.
• Maintain an open, responsive and respectful communication with staff and supervisors.
• Perform daily/weekly equipment checks and ensure appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Responsible for taking notice of any and all safety risks across the facility, including equipment conditions and facility cleanliness and will communicate concerns immediately and aid in solutions.
• Ability to monitor and test pool conditions and aid in pump room duties while overseeing regular water testing by staff is accomplished.
• Conduct frequent locker rooms checks when more than one guard is on duty.

• Advancing our Mission & Cause
• Building Relationships
• Leading Operations
• Developing & Inspiring People