General
Responsibility:
Oversee
the activities and maintenance of the Global Youth Village pool. Create
a welcoming, safe recreation area for youth & staff. Train and orient
the lifeguard team. Work with staff director in overseeing pool staff
schedules, and problem-solve as needed. Monitor safety and hygiene standards,
as recommended by the local health department, American Red Cross and
the American Camping Association.
Minimum
Qualifications:
*
Previous experience in pool lifeguarding and teaching basic swimming
activities.
* Previous experience in a management or supervisory position, preferably
in a waterfront area.
* Holds or previously held American Red Cross certification for lifeguarding
(or the equivalent).
* Proven knowledge of pool management, including maintenance and sanitation
methods & standards.
* Ability to evaluate lifeguard skills, and provide training where needed.
* Ability to accept guidance and supervision, and seeks guidance when
needed.
* Good character, integrity, and flexible.
* Fluent in English.
* Age 21 or older.
Responsible
to: Staff Director
Specific
Responsibilities:
*
Set up pool area during staff training.
* Orient pool staff as to their responsibilities in the pool area.
* Establish safety standards & emergency procedures. Train all staff
in these.
* Orient program & counseling staff as to their responsibilities
in the pool area.
* Coordinate the evaluation of the swimming abilities of staff and youths
upon their arrival.
* Evaluate pool staff's knowledge and skills of safety principles and
practices, providing further training and refresher sessions as needed.
* Train assistant lifeguards / lookouts in basic water safety standards
& out-of-water rescue techniques.
* Monitor the maintenance of safety and sanitation standards, conducting
regular checks and ensuring logbooks are properly kept.
* Monitor use of equipment and supplies. Identify maintenance needs
and report them to administration.
* Communicate with administration and cabin staff as necessary regarding
an individual youth's performance and/ or special needs.
* Oversee cleaning of the pool area at end of the season. Complete evaluations
with lifeguard team, with recommendations for next season.
Essential
Functions:
*
Ability to effectively communicate with groups participating in pool
activities, and to provide necessary instruction to youth's and/ or
staff.
* Ability to communicate and train staff and youths in safety regulations
and emergency procedures.
* Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental
and other pool related hazards.
* Ability to observe youth behavior to assess appropriateness, enforce
safety regulations and emergency procedures, and provide guidance and
discipline.
