Lead Lifeguard & Aquatic Safety Supervisor

Williamsburg Landing; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Health Club & Spa Membership

Employee Education & Training Fund

Credit Union Membership

Part-Time employees eligible

Job summary

Williamsburg Landing is seeking a Lead Lifeguard to oversee daily aquatic operations and staff at the Health Club & Spa. You will train lifeguards, monitor safety policies, and ensure a welcoming environment for residents and guests.

You will also conduct orientations and assist residents with special needs, promoting pool programs community-wide. As a lead, you will manage scheduling with the Health Club Manager, supervise compliance, and support continuous safety improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1–2 years lifeguarding experience; CCRC/senior living/recreational aquatic setting preferred.
• Current Lifeguard Certification required; CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification required.
• CPO designation strongly preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day aquatic operations and assign staff duties.
• Supervise lifeguards to ensure safety, policies, and deadlines are met.
• Conduct onboarding and ongoing lifeguard training with proper rescue techniques.
• Provide staff with operational updates and coordinate schedules with the Health Club Manager.
• Engage residents and members with orientations and pool programs; assist those with special needs.
• Maintain water safety through active surveillance and logging of chemical levels.
• Perform daily cleaning and routine facility maintenance of pool areas.
• Serve as a key point of contact for member inquiries and feedback, escalating safety concerns when needed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Water safety

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Lifeguard Certification

CPR / AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Certification

CPO certification (preferred)

Job description

Williamsburg Landing is seeking a Lead Lifeguard to oversee daily aquatic operations and staff at the Health Club & Spa. You will train lifeguards, monitor safety policies, and ensure a welcoming environment for residents and guests.

You will also conduct orientations and assist residents with special needs, promoting pool programs community-wide. As a lead, you will manage scheduling with the Health Club Manager, supervise compliance, and support continuous safety improvements.