Lead Lifeguard & Safety Team Leader

JCPRD; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) in Lenexa, KS seeks enthusiastic lifeguards to ensure patron safety at Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center and surrounding beaches. You will lead lifeguard staff, oversee shifts, enforce rules, and maintain a clean, safe facility.

Role includes training lifeguards in water rescue, CPR/First Aid, delivering quality customer service, completing daily paperwork, and participating in in-service trainings.

Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification with Waterfront and First Aid, CPR & AED required.
• Minimum age 16 years or older.
• Experience in peer management/supervision or ability to demonstrate related skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Maintain good physical condition and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patron safety by preventing and responding to emergencies, overseeing lifeguards and staff at the Aquatic Center and outdoor beaches.
• Supervise lifeguard staff during shifts, rotations, facility cleaning, chemical use, and daily checklists.
• Assist in training lifeguards in water rescues, CPR/First Aid techniques.
• Observe and enforce facility rules to prevent accidents or emergencies.
• Educate patrons about facility rules and maintain surveillance; respond to emergencies and provide first aid.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility and complete daily paperwork.
• Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings; maintain physical condition and job-related skills.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Communication

Customer service

Staff training

Job description

Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) in Lenexa, KS seeks enthusiastic lifeguards to ensure patron safety at Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center and surrounding beaches. You will lead lifeguard staff, oversee shifts, enforce rules, and maintain a clean, safe facility.

Role includes training lifeguards in water rescue, CPR/First Aid, delivering quality customer service, completing daily paperwork, and participating in in-service trainings.