Lifeguard Supervisor - PT (Internal Applicants) - Southshore Lagoon

MetroLagoons is growing fast, and we are looking for motivated individuals to grow with us! If you are an energetic and enthusiastic professional. Come join the team at the best lagoons in the United States!

JOB SUMMARY – Lifeguard Supervisor: The Lifeguard Supervisor assists in managing the operation of the Lagoon bathing area including conducting basic lifeguarding duties and leading the lifeguard team in daily activities as well as training and audits.  Work will be performed primarily outdoors.  This is a hands-on position, and the successful candidate will both direct and participate in tasks with the Water Safety team. This position is directly responsible for guest safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for leading the team that performs the following tasks: operates all water attractions and ensures guest safety, responds to emergencies, and provides First Aid as needed.
• Performs opening and closing duties including minor pool maintenance, attraction pre-operation checks and attraction testing.
• Maintains area cleanliness and quality including trash removal, hosing, etc.
• Enforces all facility safety guidelines.
• Responds to guests in distress and provides First Aid
• Maintains inventory and re-orders supplies and equipment.
• Create schedules, prepare, and review reports, checklists, and other paperwork.

• Assesses employees’ progress: coaches with positive reinforcement and disciplines, when necessary, fairly, and consistently
• Provides and models excellent customer service.
• Manages daily budget hours and works with leadership to revise and develop changes as needed.
• Regularly test ride attractions to ensure the safety of guest.
• Other assigned duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Metrolagoons employee (Internal)
• High School diploma, BA or degree seeking (preferred)
• Minimum two years supervisory experience (preferred)
• Minimum two years lifeguard experience (required)
• Must pass Swim Test (Details below) and obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Training provided), current ARC. (Required)
• LG Certification (preferred)
• Must be available to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends. (Flexible schedule hours will vary)
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously.
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable standing/walking for long periods of time outdoors in and around water, including elevated areas in all weather conditions.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Swim Test:

• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swimming goggles are not allowed.
• 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 to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping their face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance under water.

BENEFITS: Employee discounts, employee assistance program and flexible schedules.