Full-time Lifeguard, Lead- National Training Center

Orlando Health, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. is seeking a Lead Lifeguard to oversee the hospital pool operations, supervise guests, and enforce safety policies.

You will perform rescues and first aid, coordinate staffing, schedule shifts, assist in hiring, orientation, and training, and ensure records, logs, and reports are accurate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of professional lifeguard experience is required.
• Current Lifeguard Certification from American Red Cross, Lifeguard Pro, YMCA, BSA, or Red Cross First Aid Training.
• Must obtain CPO or APO certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pool and guests to ensure safety and enforce rules.
• Perform pool rescues and provide first aid when necessary.
• Assist in operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities and equipment.
• Schedule lifeguard shifts and assist payroll approvals.
• Conduct orientations, trainings, and maintain operational logs/reports.
• Respond to emergencies per policy and document incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lifeguard Certification (ARC/Red Cross/YMCA)

CPO or APO Certification within 90 days

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.