Lifeguard Lead

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JOB SUMMARY – Lifeguard Lead:

The Lifeguard Lead supports the daily operation of the Lagoon bathing area, including performing basic lifeguarding duties and helping guide the lifeguard team during their shifts. This is a hands-on, outdoor role focused on maintaining water safety and delivering a great guest experience. The Lifeguard Lead plays a key part in upholding safety protocols and supporting the Water Safety team.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Helps lead the team performing tasks such as operating water attractions, monitoring guest safety, responding to emergencies, and administering First Aid as needed.

Completes opening and closing duties including minor pool maintenance, pre-operation checks, and attraction testing.

Maintains cleanliness and presentation of the area, including trash removal and hosing.

Enforces facility safety rules and guidelines.

Responds to guests in distress and provides First Aid.

Assists with maintaining supplies and equipment inventory.

Supports supervisors in preparing schedules, reports, and checklists.

Mentors team members by modeling strong performance and customer service.

Helps manage daily shift hours and supports leadership with operational needs.

Regularly test rides attractions to ensure safety and functionality.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or currently pursuing (preferred)

Minimum one year lifeguard experience (required)

Prior leadership or team lead experience (preferred)

Must pass Swim Test (details below) and obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (training provided), current ARC (required)

LG Certification (preferred)

Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays (shifts vary based on business needs)

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Professional appearance and conduct

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Comfortable standing and walking for long periods outdoors and around water, including elevated areas, in all weather conditions

Benefits: Flexible schedules, employee discounts, employee assistance program.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Swim Test:

Event 1: Swim-Tread-Swim

Jump into the water from the side, fully submerge, recover to the surface, and swim 150 yards.

After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading, without support.

After treading for 2 minutes, swim an additional 50 yards.

While swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate proper breath control.

You may use front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted.

Swim goggles are allowed.

While treading, you must only use your legs, keeping your hands placed under your armpits, and your head must remain above the water.

Event 2: Timed Event

Arrange a 20-yard swim distance and place a 10-pound object at a minimum depth of 7 to 10 feet (consistent with the maximum water depth for training).

Goggles are not permitted for this event.

You have 1 minute, 40 seconds to complete the following:

Swim 20 yards (your face may be in or out of the water).

Perform a surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.

Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming underwater during this distance is not allowed.

Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.