Full-time Lifeguard, Lead- National Training Center

Job description

Position Summary
The Lead Lifeguard is responsible for supervising the pool and its guests to ensure safety and prevent and/or correct unsafe conditions.
Responsibilities
• Performs pool rescues and first aid when necessary.
• Assists in the operation of the aquatic’s facilities.
• Ensures the proper pool maintenance, repair, and troubleshoot the aquatic facilities, pumps, equipment and hardware under the direction of the Facility and Maintenance Coordinator.
• Maintains the cleanliness and chemical balance of pool site.
• Assists in the supervision of all lifeguard duties and any other work-related tasks.
• Assists in supervising the polite enforcement of rules, regulations, and policies to all staff, guests, groups and organizations.
• Assists in the hiring process of all lifeguards and will be responsible for payroll approvals.
• Assists in scheduling of lifeguard shifts by working closely with the Supervisor of Aquatics
• Assists and conducts employee orientations, staff meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Responds to emergencies according to policy and procedure and completes proper documentation.
• Advises Supervisor of Aquatics and the Coordinator of Facilities regarding conditions/practices that may pose a threat to health and safety.
• Performs professional rescue duties including CPR, First Aid and advanced rescues.
• Assists in supervising the operational duties of lifeguards.
• Assists in some administrative duties such as daily updates of operational logs, reports, and statistical recordkeeping duties.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Respects the rights and privacy of others and holds staff member information in strict confidence.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Assists and conducts American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes.
• Serves as a Lifeguard and may assist the Lifeguard Instructor as needed.
• May serve as an Instructor and/or assists the Instructor Trainer as needed
• Assists in the delivery of programs offered to guests.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years professional experience as lifeguard.
• Current Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross, Lifeguard Pro, YMCA, BSA, and Red Cross First Aid Training.
• Must obtain within 90 days from hirer -Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Program Operator (APO) certification.