Head Lifeguard

Job Description

Position responsibilities and qualifications for the Lifeguard role.

• Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open the pool safely, promptly and at the scheduled time.
• When acting as a lifeguard/covering breaks, act as a role model guard and embody your expectations of the greater lifeguard team.
• Plan & perform ongoing trainings, VAT drops and drills to ensure daily rescue readiness of lifeguard staff.
• Consistently monitor lifeguards for rescue readiness & professionalism, including consistent scanning patterns, 5‑minute strategy, well executed guard rotations, and proper guard placement to ensure clear view of each zone of coverage.
• Check to ensure all safety equipment is in place, functional and that the branch emergency action plan can be carried out successfully.
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor and provide updates on what you've been noticing/guard and facility feedback, etc.
• Ensure management of pool set‑up based on scheduled activities.
• Assist in moving lap lanes, swim testing, placement of depth markers/buoys, and proper fitting of PFDs.

• Minimum 18 years old.
• 1‑3 years related experience.
• Current lifeguard certification in either Red Cross, YMCA, or Ellis and current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and O2.
• Must cross‑over to Ellis Lifeguard Certification within 30 days.
• Ellis or American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainer preferred.
• Must be able to perform all physical tasks of a lifeguard as well as lift an adult male from the pool onto the pool deck.
• Complete program‑specific and employee orientation training by the required timeline.