Head Lifeguard

HEAD LIFEGUARD

JOB DESCRIPTION

Status: Seasonal, Full-Time/Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Responsibility: Low Level of Supervision needed. High Level of Operational decision making

Reports to: Guest Services Manager, Concierge Supervisor

Supervises: Lifeguards

Skills:

• Excellent Administrative Skills - use of technology, verbal and written communication, business correspondence, organization, time management.
• Advanced Teamwork and Communication Skills – Interact, work, and relate with people, listen, speak, read, write, observe, use English fluently.
• Advanced Customer Service Skills – Product knowledge, problem-solving skills, time management, attentiveness, patience, positive attitude, a willingness to go the extra mile, responsibility, professionalism.
• Excellent Swimming Skills - adapting to water temperature, diving, swimming in open water, controlling breathing to achieve maximum speed.
• Excellent Swimming Instruction Skills – be able to perform sport, know the rules, give instructions or lessons.
• Excellent Safety Skills – Observe safety rules, safely operate equipment, food safety consciousness, CPR and First Aid. Water Safety Instructor or Lifeguard Certification from the Red Cross or equivalent.

Effort: High - Walk and stand for extended periods of time. Activities will often involve running, jumping, swimming. Bend, reach, push, pull, lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Work Conditions: Level 4—Often outdoors, working in a hot/cold environment, inclement weather, variable schedule based on business demands, and duties that often require working with hazards.

Duties:

Performs various duties related to the safe and clean operation of the Wianno Club Beach, including, but not limited to traditional lifeguard duties.

• Lifeguarding beach areas during the assigned schedule. 
• The Head Lifeguard will schedule lifeguards so that no individual spends longer than half an hour in a tower at any stretch. 
• Work in cooperation with the Guest Services Manager to schedule lifeguards to always ensure appropriate coverage on beach.
• Enforce that lifeguards circulate the beach on foot, closely checking on the safety and comfort of beach users.
• Alertness to safety conditions is paramount. Lifeguards must remain alert and independent of one another.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the beach area
• Collect all refuse and dispose of it properly.
• At the end of each day, ensure that all beach equipment is cleaned and sanitized as necessary at the end of each day.  Chairs and lounges to be stacked or aligned in orderly fashion.
• Assist beach users with chairs, umbrellas, etc. 
• Be especially helpful to aged or handicapped beach users in the navigation of stairs, etc.
• Lifeguards will be responsible for participating in weekly drills at the direction of the Outer Cape Ocean Rescue Coordinator.
• Assure that lifeguards do not congregate in groups of two or more for anything other than lifeguard related matters and must remain standing during conduct of that business.
• Other tasks as assigned.