Head Lifeguard [Summer Season] (R-6535)

Windy Hill [Midtown] Athletic Club's Seasonal Lifeguards are an integral part of the Aquatics Team.

We're looking for 2 Head Lifeguards to help the team of Lifeguards uphold the expectations of the role:

• Explaining and Enforcing rules, regulations, and policies to ensure safety of patrons in a Kind [friendly yet direct] Manner

• While on stand, properly scanning in a preventative manner looking out for signs of struggle, stepping up before it gets dire

• In the event of an emergency, rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning promptly and confidently

• Maintaining order in swimming areas for all ages and abilities

• Assisting our Facilities team with cleanliness of aquatics areas to promote an enjoyable experience

• As a Lifeguard it is essential you show up to shift on time prepared with what you need to safely work through proper rest, hydration, nutritious meal, & any sun-protection items (hat, sunglasses, etc.) You will be provided your own individual Lifeguard Fanny Pack with personal supplies that will be your responsibility to bring alongside your Windy Hill Athletic Club Guard Shirt, shorts/suit, & whistle.

• Lifeguard hours begin at 10 AM and go through the Evening, 7 days a week scheduling about 3 - 4 different Lifeguards a day each working about 12 - 20 hours.

Lifeguard requirements:

• Possess nationally recognized certifications in aquatics including: Lifeguarding, Pro CPR/AED, First Aid

• Red Cross Certification, preferred (if you have another certification, we may still be able to have a conversation)

• Embody our Core Values to enrich member's experience in the summer, you are an incredibly important associate

• Possess ability to provide multisensory instruction: auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic

Head Lifeguards will also be responsible for overseeing the daily swim test for summer camp kids, recording how they all do to report back to myself, the Aquatics Coordinator as we offer swim lessons, additionally.

Primally Head Lifeguards will be my eyes/ears of visibility to uphold expectations for the team when I, Aquatics Coordinator, am not present at the pools and to be a direct communication source for Lifeguards.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.