Head Lifeguard

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor
, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for the on-site training of the lifeguarding staff and supervising the team of Lifeguards, scheduling of daily lifeguard rotations, opening/closing duties, Swimming Proficiency Tests, and Lifeguard Swimming/Fitness Bi-Weekly In-Service Assessments. Sapulpa Aquatic Center Lifeguards supervise the safety of patrons who visit the Sapulpa Aquatic Center. The Head Lifeguard must demonstrate strong customer service skills with a positive and energetic personality.

The Head Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of patrons by guarding their area of responsibility and making sure that all lifeguard staff are doing the same. The Head Lifeguard is responsible for responding to any level of incident or emergency around the pool areas/facility. The Head Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining communication and relationships with other staff/patrons while enforcing established rules in a fair and polite manner and completing any other tasks as assigned by the Aquatics Supervisor.

Above all, safety of our staff and guests is of the highest importance.

• Work closely with the Aquatics Supervisor to build and maintain a professional and sustainable aquatics environment.
• Train, supervise, evaluate and manage Lifeguard staff.
• Work with the Aquatics Supervisor to create working schedules that consider staffing needs in relationship to program demands (ie: Swimming Proficiency Tests, Youth Triathlon, Special Themed Swim Events, Aqua Fitness Classes).
• Monitor and remedy scheduling problems or conflicts; fill in as needed as a guard or instructor.
• Document employee performance and maintain Lifeguard Swimming/Fitness Bi-Weekly In-Service Assessment forms for the season.
• Conduct periodic “Yellow Ball Drill” to make sure that staff are scanning and responding in a timely and appropriate manner.

• Provide a high level of safety by preventing accidents and saving lives.
• Prevent accidents and save lives by enforcing and following pool rules and using proper lifeguarding procedures when needed.
• Educate the public in pool/aquatic center safety.
• Monitor pool areas as assigned.
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
• Act immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of an emergency.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
• Activate the EAP when required.
• Perform appropriate water rescues when necessary.
• Assist with various events/programs as assigned.
• Participate in special events as directed by the Aquatic Supervisor.
• Perform various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Vacuum pool bottom; brush side walls; empty skimmer basket; skim surface of the pool; prepare pool surroundings for daily use by (including but not limited to) straightening tables, chairs, pool equipment, and guard room; and dispose of trash and debris.
• Maintain amenities and cleanliness of changing rooms, bathrooms and showers.
• Maintain guard room and storage areas as needed.
• Keep Aquatics Supervisor informed of any problems arising with patrons, other staff members or the facility.
• Arrive to the Sapulpa Aquatics Center 30 minutes before opening of the facility (Noted on your schedule).
• Wear proper Lifeguard uniform upon arrival.
• Enforce pool rules in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Provide constant,undistracted attention to the pool area.
• Report all accidents, administered first aid, and incidents with an Incident Report.
• Check the quality of the pool water at required times then record measurements and any abnormal pool readings.
• Communicate any adjustments to pool chemicals that need to be addressed to the Aquatics Supervisor.
• Check all safety equipment when coming on duty and remedy any unsafe conditions.
• Hold daily check-in with life-guarding staff to address any questions, daily large groups, changes in schedules, or issues relating to the facility.
• Attend staff meetings when requested to do so.
• Attend all scheduled lifeguard training sessions.
• Attend to specific setup, breakdown, and/or cleaning duties adherent to your shift.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to follow direction from Aquatic Supervisor.

• Fully understand planned emergency procedures, rules and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure all Lifeguard staff are enforcing posted pool rules.
• Focus attention on swimmers at all times.
• Be alert and attentive.
• Never leave the pool unattended.
• Keep the slide open at all times.
• Insist patrons comply with all pool regulations. When rules are broken, explain why the regulation is necessary. Safety is key.
• Take necessary steps to prevent accident to injury.
• No reading or use of cellular phone or smart device while on duty.
• Provide Swimming Proficiency Tests for all children that meet required criteria.
• Keep a record of all the children with a successfully passed Swimming…