Lead Lifeguard & Aquatics Supervisor

NU USA Northeastern University; Michigan; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Head Lifeguard to supervise aquatics staff, enforce safety rules, and lead training at the Trefethen Aquatic Center. The role involves supervising events, performing lifeguard duties, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Strong emergency response skills and ARC certifications are required. The position emphasizes leadership, weekend availability, and collaboration with management to deliver safe and engaging aquatics programs.

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)

Responsibilities

• Assists Aquatic Program Manager in supervising aquatics programs and staff in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Assists with preparation, planning and implementation of special events, rentals, etc.
• Performs lifeguard or swim instructor duties as needed.
• Maintains constant surveillance of the pool area.
• Enforces safety and pool rules, policies and guidelines.
• Remains aware of emergency procedures and responds to emergencies per center policies.
• Communicates with and maintains relationships with members, participants and staff.
• Documents incidents/concerns and informs Management.
• Ensures opening/closing pool procedures are completed.
• Performs general housekeeping to keep pool area clean.
• Keeps accurate records of pool chemical readings and acts accordingly.
• Leads or participates in trainings and staff meetings as directed.
• Maintains regular attendance and notifies management of schedule changes.
• Establishes customer service orientation and protects confidentiality of information.
• Works in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Develops and leads in-service trainings with management.
• Organizes and teaches American Red Cross certification classes.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Education

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguard Instructor certification

CPR for the Professional Rescuer

First Aid certification

AED certification

Oxygen Administration certification

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking a Head Lifeguard to supervise aquatics staff, enforce safety rules, and lead training at the Trefethen Aquatic Center. The role involves supervising events, performing lifeguard duties, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Strong emergency response skills and ARC certifications are required. The position emphasizes leadership, weekend availability, and collaboration with management to deliver safe and engaging aquatics programs.