Head Lifeguard

Head Lifeguard

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

Ensures the safety of all pool members and guests by preventing and responding to emergencies. Must implement all water safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe, friendly environment for all Westwood Country Club pool patrons. Assists in scheduling and in-service training (Head Guard). This is a seasonal, hourly position. Reports to the Assistant Aquatics Director and Aquatics Director.

Position Characteristics:

A successful Lifeguard is professional, responsible and respectful. Must have strong verbal communication skills. As an employee in charge of the safety and well-being of Club members and guests in and around the pool area, he/she must be observant and promptly respond to anyone needing assistance. He/she is reliable, attentive and carefully follows all directions and instruction. Is courteous to all Club members, guests and staff. Maintains a positive, professional manner at all times.

Essential Job Functions: *including but not limited to*

• Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies
• Performs lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques according to LTFA training guidelines
• Understands, enforces and follows all club and pool rules, policies and procedures
• Oversee lifeguards
• Complete additional duties as assigned by Water Safety Director and Aquatics Director.
• Administer first aid to minor injuries; activate emergency action plans; serve as a first responder in case of a rescue or critical injury until EMS arrives.
• Maintain a clean pool including chemical maintenance, brush and vacuum pool, empty skimmer baskets, skim debris from surface.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pool area (deck, showers, and bathrooms); maintain upkeep/stock of towels.
• Maintain necessary records (water chemistry, sign-in sheets, guest charges, and incident reports)
• Maintain all necessary records including water chemistry, and incident reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Club’s pool facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures.
• Assure that all members and guests are properly signed in at the pool desk before entering the facility

Additional Responsibilities and Job Requirements:

• Monitor pool and enforce pool rules;
• Supports aquatics programs;
• Maintains pool, chemical checks, and backwashing;
• Cleans areas around pool;
• Anything else that needs taking care of around the pool and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR Certification is required (current)

Appearance and Grooming:

All employees are required to follow the procedures set forth by the associate handbook regarding proper workplace appearance. Employees must adhere to their department’s specific uniform requirements.

Language Skills:

Ability to speak clearly and concisely to maintain proper, effective communication with all members and staff.

Reasoning Abilities:

Be able to problem-solve; be flexible. Establish and uphold effective working relationships with others. Work quickly and accurately, both independently and as a part of a team. Exercise good judgment, perform detailed tasks; understand and follow instruction.

Physical Demands:

This position involves sitting, standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting at least 40 pounds. Job involves swimming and possible lifesaving which will require physical exertion.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate, characteristic of fine dining restaurants or country clubs. The work environment is comparable to other food service industries and restaurant environments but may include atypical or extraordinary conditions.