Camp Head Lifeguard

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Aquatics Director or Designee, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for the safety and well being of participants using the Old Colony Y Aquatic facility during Camp Christina. JOB FUNCTIONS: - Program Responsibilities - Arrive on deck, in uniform, ready to open pool safely, promptly and at the scheduled time. - Schedule all lifeguards to ensure safety of pool facility. - When acting as a lifeguard/covering breaks, act as a role model guard and embody your expectations of the greater lifeguard team. - Plan & Perform ongoing in-services, VAT drops and drills to ensure daily rescue readiness of lifeguard staff. - Ensure all in-services and drills are logged and uploaded to teams - Ensure all depth markings, life jackets, and pool signage is in place and clearly reflects Old Colony YMCA’s swim test policy. - Consistently monitor lifeguards for rescue readiness & professionalism, including consistent scanning patterns, 5-minute strategy, well executed guard rotations, and proper guard placement to ensure clear view of each zone of coverage. - Check to ensure all safety equipment is in place, functional and branch emergency action plan is able to b...