Head Lifeguard

Northeastern University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University seeks a Head Lifeguard for its Trefethen Aquatic Center in Oakland, CA. This role involves supervising aquatics staff, ensuring pool safety, and maintaining certifications while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate must be proactive, available on weekends, and capable of leading training sessions.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision coverage

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Current certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Instructor.
• Preferred certification in Oxygen Administration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aquatics programs and manage staff according to policies.
• Maintain safety and enforce pool rules.
• Document incidents and maintain equipment.

Skills

Surveillance

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

Oxygen Administration certification

Job description

The Head Lifeguard helps to ensure that, through training and enforcement, that the Trefethen Aquatic Center is operating in a safe and compliant manner. Being a Head Lifeguard is essentially being a shift leader.

Responsibilities:

• Assists Aquatic Program Manager in carrying out supervisory responsibilities to effectively manage the aquatics programs and staff in accordance with policies and applicable rules and regulations.
• Assists with preparation, planning and implementation of special events, rentals, etc.
• Performs the lifeguard or swim instructor duties, as needed.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area. Knows, understands, and consistently applies and enforces safety and pool rules, policies and guidelines.
• Knows all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with Trefethen Aquatic Center policies and procedures.
• Communicates with and maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Documents and notifies Management of incidents/accidents, member questions/concerns, damaged equipment, supply needs, etc.
• Ensures the outlined procedures for opening/closing the pool area are fully completed.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks to clean and maintain the pool area.
• Records and keeps accurate records of all pool chemical readings and takes appropriate actions, as needed.
• Maintains all ARC certifications required (Refer to Education and Training section for all required Certifications needed).
• Leads or participates in ongoing in-service trainings, staff meetings, or other trainings as directed by the Aquatics Program Manager.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Secures a substitute of if unable to cover scheduled shift and notifies Management of schedule substitutions prior to the change.
• Establishes and maintains an effective customer service orientation toward all personnel contacted during the course of job performance. This includes maintaining and protecting confidentiality of information.
• Establishes and maintains effective and productive working relationships while working in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned Evaluate and record American Red Cross lifeguard Skills of the staff.
• Act as a shift lead.
• Must have regular weekend availability .
• Develop and lead in service with management team.
• Help organize and teach American Red Cross certification classes.
• Perform special projects as assigned or as found necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Current Lifeguard certification
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Current First Aid certification
• Current AED certification
• Current Oxygen Administration certification (preferred or will you provide this)

Documents to Submit:

Resume and Certifications

The expected hiring rate for this position is approximately USD $21.00 to 25.00/hr, based upon current certifications, the position’s scope and responsibilities.

Position Type

Temporary

About the Opportunity

Summary:

The Head Lifeguard helps to ensure that, through training and enforcement, that the Trefethen Aquatic Center is operating in a safe and compliant manner. Being a Head Lifeguard is essentially being a shift leader.

Responsibilities:

• Assists Aquatic Program Manager in carrying out supervisory responsibilities to effectively manage the aquatics programs and staff in accordance with policies and applicable rules and regulations.
• Assists with preparation, planning and implementation of special events, rentals, etc.
• Performs the lifeguard or swim instructor duties, as needed.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area. Knows, understands, and consistently applies and enforces safety and pool rules, policies and guidelines.
• Knows all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with Trefethen Aquatic Center policies and procedures.
• Communicates with and maintains effective relationships with the members, participants and other staff.
• Documents and notifies Management of incidents/accidents, member questions/concerns, damaged equipment, supply needs, etc.
• Ensures the outlined procedures for opening/closing the pool area are fully completed.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks to clean and maintain the pool area.
• Records and keeps accurate records of all pool chemical readings and takes appropriate actions, as needed.
• Maintains all ARC certifications required (Refer to Education and Training section for all required Certifications needed).
• Leads or participates in ongoing in-service trainings, staff meetings, or other trainings as directed by the Aquatics Program Manager.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Secures a substitute of if unable to cover scheduled shift and notifies Management of schedule substitutions prior to the change.
• Establishes and maintains an effective customer service orientation toward all personnel contacted during the course of job performance. This includes maintaining and protecting confidentiality of information.
• Establishes and maintains effective and productive working relationships while working in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned Evaluate and record American Red Cross lifeguard Skills of the staff.
• Act as a shift lead.
• Must have regular weekend availability .
• Develop and lead in service with management team.
• Help organize and teach American Red Cross certification classes.
• Perform special projects as assigned or as found necessary.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Current Lifeguard certification
• Current Lifeguard Instructor certification
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
• Current First Aid certification
• Current AED certification
• Current Oxygen Administration certification (preferred or will you provide this)

Documents to Submit:

Resume and Certifications

The expected hiring rate for this position is approximately USD $21.00 to 25.00/hr, based upon current certifications, the position’s scope and responsibilities.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Rate:

$21 - 25.00/hr

About the company

Northeastern University is a private research university with its main campus in Boston.

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