Lead Lifeguard

The Outing Club; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Outing Club in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a qualified Lifeguard to lead the lifeguard staff and ensure safety at the facility. This role requires American Red Cross certifications and strong communication skills to relay critical information.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily tasks, responding to emergencies, and maintaining effective surveillance. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in a pool facility and a commitment to providing an enjoyable and safe environment for members.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience working in a pool facility.
• Ability to perform all physical activities required for the role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise lifeguard staff effectively.
• Ensure safety and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Communicate clearly with staff and members.
• Respond effectively to emergencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Critical Thinking

Emergency Response

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

American Red Cross CPR Certification

American Red Cross First Aid/AED Certification

Job description

Wage based on experience

Reports to: Aquatics/Wellness Director and Pool Manager

General Function

Leadership of lifeguard staff. Ensuring that all assigned daily tasks are completed in a safe and timely manner. Applicants should possess strong communication skills in order to relay critical information to both staff and members, and to inform membership and staff of events. Enforcing and adhering to any club policies provided by Management. Having organizational skills to assist in recording pool/staff information. Be committed to providing a safe, fun and friendly environment among membership and staff members. We strive to provide consistency of quality across all of our social and recreational activities, including swimming and entertainment experience. Our commitment to our outstanding facility is matched by the vitality of our members and staff who place the highest value on having a warm, friendly, and family oriented membership community.

Job Requirements

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
• American Red Cross CPR Certified
• American Red Cross First Aid/AED Certified
• 2-3 Years Experience working in a pool facility
• Strong Communication and Organizational Skills

Physical Qualifications

This position is expected to be able to successfully perform all physical activities necessary to execute all essential and related functions of the position including swimming, sitting and observing the facility, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking to membership, and performing highly repetitive motions. Prolonged exposure to elements; including sun, wind, rain. This position is expected to be able to perform essential and related functions of the position which can be described as moderate-slightly strenuous work. May involve heavy lifting; physically and emotionally strenuous work.

Essential Functions

• Communicating with both staff and membership in a clear and concise manner
• Provide assistance in recording and storing of pool information; swim lessons, team, lifeguard staff changes
• Have the ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations; possesses critical thinking ability & remains calm under pressure
• Assisting in assigning and completing of pool tasks
• Providing excellent Member Relations
• Ability to teach and assist with Swim Lessons, Swim Team and all other related member events
• Ability to address questions from membership about the facility and club events
• Providing Effective Surveillance of the facility and patrons of the facility
• Knowledge and ability to perform Injury Prevention techniques
• Ability to provide Emergency Action Plans and Water Rescue Skills
• Providing Victim Assessment Prior To Providing Care, Breathing Emergencies, Cardiac Emergencies, Ability to provide coinciding First Aid treatment including caring for head, neck and spinal injuries
• Enforcing/Adhering to club polices, rules, and procedures