Head Lifeguard (Encinitas) (Full-Time)

YMCA of San Diego; Encinitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego in Encinitas is seeking a Head Lifeguard to maintain a safe aquatic environment under the Aquatics Director/Coordinator. The role includes supervising staff, performing rescues, and ensuring facility operations align with safety standards.

The position is full-time with early morning and weekend shifts; you will serve as Manager on Duty on some days and support member services with excellent customer care.

Qualifications

• Valid lifeguard certification from a recognized organization.
• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications required.
• Minimum age 18 with supervisory aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Practice preventive lifeguard techniques and continuous area surveillance.
• Perform rescues and administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed.
• Supervise Aquatic Staff when the Aquatic Director is unavailable.
• Maintain pump room operations, chemical levels, and water clarity.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

CPR/AED certified

First Aid certified

O2 certification

Staff supervision

Education

YMCA Lifeguard Training

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

CPR PRO/AED certification

Job description

Overview

Head Lifeguard

Under the Aquatics Director/Coordinator, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe aquatic environment. In the absence of the Aquatic Director or Coordinator, the Head Lifeguard will supervise staff, maintain facility operations, assist in the administrative duties of the Aquatics Department and lifeguard to ensure the safety of members and participants. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants.

Schedule:

Full-Time - Must be available Wed-Fri from 4:30am-1:30pm and Sat/Sun from 6:45am-3:45pm

Will serve as the Manager on Duty on some days

Responsibilities

• Practice preventive lifeguard techniques at all times to include but not limited to the following:
  • Positioned to have full view of the area of responsibility above and below water surface
  • Area of responsibility not greater than 180 degrees
  • Scan area of responsibility every 5 to 10 seconds
  • Must have contact with victim within 10 seconds
  • Remain within 2 feet of the pool at all times
• Perform appropriate rescues
• Administer First Aid, CPR, AED or 02 as necessary
• Report any problems/ hazards with facility and staff incidents to Aquatic Director/Coordinator when immediate actions cannot fix the problem
• Inform Aquatics Director/ Coordinator when there is a situation in which the pool is unsafe or needs to be closed and when mechanical problems arise
• Supervise Aquatic Staff, in the absence of the Aquatic Director/Coordinator, to ensure all facility policies are being enforced and observed by staff
• Ensure that pump room operations, including chemical levels, water clarity, and chlorine/ acid tanks are at the appropriate levels and standards (within the scope of training/certification).
• Interact in a professional and positive manner with members and participants while treating them fairly and equally both in person and over the phone
• Resolve problems with members and participants to the best of your ability or inform Aquatics Director/Coordinator if not resolved in a timely manner
• Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
• Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years of age
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a lifeguard
• Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (must crossover to YMCA in 6 months)
• Current First Aid for Public Safety Personnel and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
• Current CPO certification within 60 days of employment
• American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
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• Previous experience in supervision of staff preferred
• Must pass written and practical skills prior to duty
• Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $19.69 - USD $23.63 /Hr.