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Head Lifeguard (Full-Time)

Asheville Jewish Community Center

  • Asheville, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The Head Lifeguard serves as the on-deck leader during shifts, ensuring safe pool operations while supervising lifeguards and maintaining excellent customer service for members and guests. Head Lifeguards coordinate guard rotations, monitor daily tasks, and assist with resolving issues that arise during operations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAsheville, North Carolina

    Description

    Head Lifeguard

    Pay Rate: $16.32-17.34 per hour depending on certifications 

    Schedule: full-time or part-time

    Position Summary

    The Head Lifeguard serves as the on-deck leader during shifts, ensuring safe pool operations while supervising lifeguards and maintaining excellent customer service for members and guests. Head Lifeguards coordinate guard rotations, monitor daily tasks, and assist with resolving issues that arise during operations.

    Primary Duties (While On the Stand)

    • Actively monitor swimmer and member activity to maintain a safe aquatic environment

    • Perform rescues and emergency response when necessary

    • Enforce pool rules and safety procedures

    • Follow all emergency, safety, and security protocols

    Secondary Duties (While Off the Stand)

    • Provide excellent customer service to members and guests

    • Clean and organize pool facilities and equipment

    • Assist with concessions and events

    • Support party and pool renters to ensure successful experiences

    Leadership Responsibilities

    • Manages lifeguard stand rotations

    • Assigns and monitors side work such as cleaning and organizing

    • Tests and records pool chemicals

    • Backwashes the pool

    • Provides guidance and support to lifeguard staff

    • Addresses member concerns and resolves issues with professionalism and excellent customer service

    Additional Responsibilities

    • Cross-trained to assist at the front desk:

    • Monitor and open the front entrance

    • Answer phones

    • Check in members

    Certifications Required(base pay rate)

    • American Red Cross Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED Certification

    Certifications Preferred(each certification earns an additional $.50 p/hour from base pay)

    • American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor Certification 

      • Certified Pool Operator


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