Head Lifeguard- Summer

Job Description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Designee, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and well being of participants using the Old Colony Y Aquatic facility.

• Program Responsibilities
• Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool safely, promptly and at the scheduled time.
• Schedule all lifeguards to ensure safety of pool facility.
• 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 in-services, VAT drops and drills to ensure daily rescue readiness of lifeguard staff.
• Ensure all in-services and drills are logged and uploaded to Teams.
• Ensure all depth markings, life jackets, and pool signage reflect Old Colony YMCA’s swim test policy.
• Consistently monitor lifeguards for rescue readiness & professionalism, including scanning patterns, 5-minute strategy, 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 the branch emergency action plan can be carried out successfully. Report any problems in writing to the Aquatics Director.
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor on appropriate forms.
• Attend all staff meetings scheduled by supervisor and provide updates on observations, guard and facility feedback, etc.
• Adhere to opening & closing protocols following OCY approved checklists.
• 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 and YMCA cross-over within 3 months.
• 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 required timeline.