Head Lifeguard - Recreation Leader

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Head Lifeguard position includes the following duties:

• Reports to the Aquatics Coordinator and Pool Managers
• Ensures exceptional safety standards are maintained at all times to protect the patrons and staff of the aquatics facilities
• Effective response to emergency situation
• Enforcement of pool safety policies and procedures
• Assist the Pool Manager and Aquatics Coordinator with operating the facility, performing general office duties, managing lifeguard staff, water quality and balancing, and pump and filtration monitoring
• Head Lifeguard staff are required to be available starting in early May for training and pool set-up.  The pools are open mid-May through Labor Day weekend.  The Head Lifeguard staff are expected to be available throughout the entire season unless otherwise noted at hiring.

• Leads with onsite supervision and communication; assists with scheduling, training and evaluating of lifeguard employees 
• Maintains constant supervision of patrons in the facility while providing a safe environment; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons and enforces rules and regulations regarding all areas of the facility. As needed will perform duties as a lifeguard
• Ensures pool area cleanliness including pool deck, building interior and exterior, and restrooms. Remove safety hazards, ensures water quality, reports any issues to Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and/or Recreation Supervisor
• Implements the emergency action plan and provides emergency care and treatment as needed.
• Attends all in-service training including liability, head, neck and back injuries, first aid, CPR, fitness swimming and lifeguarding skills
• Follow procedures for closing the facility due to inclement weather, emergencies, rest periods, drills, and nightly closing

• Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. A typical way to qualify is: one year of high school completion and one year of lifeguard experience or equivalent life experience and one year of lifeguard experience. 

• Licensure or Certification Requirements
  • Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen certificate, or ability to obtain before employment required
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguard or nationally recognized certificate, or the ability to obtain before employment required.
  • Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification preferred
  • Current American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Instructor preferred
  • Valid and current Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driver’s abstract in order to meet criteria for insurability established by the City of Gahanna
• Other
  • Minimum 16 years of age

• Maintain high standards of safety in all aquatics operations, adhering to industry standards at all times
• Maintains the facility in a clean and orderly fashion
• Provide availability and scheduling information in accordance with assigned deadlines 
• Attend all required pre- and in-service training
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintains a high standard of customer service 
• Acts as a role model for other staff
• Must wear assigned uniform
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Recreation Supervisor

• Principles and practices used in aquatics operations, including water chemistry, chemical application, pump & filtration, etc.
• Basic recreation principles
• Water safety & emergency procedures

• Performing and executing lifeguarding and CPR techniques to the standard of the American Red Cross
• Conflict resolution
• Time management

• Work independently, while being able to lead and supervise others and meet deadlines
• Adhere to regulations, policies and procedures required by the State of Ohio, Franklin County Board of Health, the City of Gahanna and any and all other regulatory/governing bodies
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions from Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and Recreation Supervisor
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures to general public

• The employee is subject to inside and outside environment conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards and atmospheric conditions. 
• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires swimming, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.