Lifeguard Supervisor

Description

FUN, EXCITING & GROWING!!!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN AND EXCITING IN YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE? Then, UNLEASH THE FUN with BIG KAHUNA'S! We have eight family entertainment centers and waterparks in Florida, California, and New Jersey. Plus, we are GROWING in 2022 acquiring more parks, and licensing and franchising our Boomers and Big Kahunas brands as well as intellectual property by the end of year. We need you if you can work in a fun environment that will challenge you as we continue to grow the company! We are focused on becoming the employer of choice in our industry of fun in an empowered, diverse, and inclusive culture. Join us today! Tim Murphy, CEO of Boomers Parks

The Lifeguard Supervisor is responsible for participating in and providing supervision of Lifeguards monitoring activities including functioning as a Lifeguard in maintaining order, preventing accidents, rescuing swimmers in distress, and providing training for the Lifeguards. Oversee the daily operation of assigned waterpark attractions and develop, implement, and execute training programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of both guests and employees is the highest priority.
• Maintain training and operational documentation.
• Ensure all paperwork is complete, accurate, and in accordance with company, state, and licensing standards.
• Evaluate the performance of and provide feedback to aquatic attendants, lifeguards, and head lifeguards to promote growth and retention.
• Complete team member schedules that allow for proper staffing levels and adherence to labor laws, as assigned.
• Administer general and on-the-job training of aquatic attendants, lifeguards, and head lifeguards.
• Enforce park policy in a manner conducive to being an advocate for the guests, while still adhering to park rules and regulations.
• Complete internal live audit logs in accordance with Starguard standards in a timely manner, as assigned.
• Aid manager in addressing concerns of coaching and counseling with aquatic attendants, lifeguards, and lead lifeguards.
• Conduct safety audits on aquatic attendants, lifeguard, and head lifeguards.
• Facilitate both proactive and reactive safety responses to emergency situations. This includes informing management of the situations, as well as appropriate park emergency response personnel.
• Maintain 30 second protection standard over the guests in your zone of protection while on the lifeguard stand.
• Respond to any situations that compromise the safety of the guests.
• Adhere to all operating procedures as outlined in the waterpark standard operating procedures for the positions you are staffing. This includes but is not limited to completing safety checklists and inspections, operating attraction, cleaning area, hourly water chemistry testing, immediately addressing any waterpark attraction maintenance concerns and/or stopping operation, if necessary.
• Attend a minimum of four hours on in-service training per month requirement to retain your license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All other duties that are assigned or necessary to support the Aquatics Department and the Park as a whole. While this position description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, staff levels, or technical developments) dictate.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum four years in a Lifeguard role.
• Must be CPR/AED Certified.
• Minimum one year in a leadership position.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to react calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Currently hold or be able to obtain a lifeguard license through Starguard Elite.
• Prerequisites for the deep-water lifeguard course include the ability to: swim 200 yards, tread water for 2 minutes without the use of your hands, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the depth of 6 feet.
• Licensing includes Water Rescues, CPR, Rescue Breathing, First Aid, and AED.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Effective communication skills including the abilities to effectively present information and respond to questions from manager, employees, and guests.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and a six-day workweek, as required.
• Able to work outside in varying weather and temperature conditions.
• Able to perform the following: frequently walk, stand, use close/distance/peripheral vision, lift/move up to 10 pounds; occasionally ascend/descend stairs, work at heights, kneel, bend crawl, lift/move 25-50 pounds.
• Able to maintain composure and objectivity during stressful, critical, and emotional incidents.
• Have a positive attitude and demeanor at all times.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time throughout the day.
• Must be able to work outdoors at various times throughout the year and in various weather conditions.
• Requires manual and bi-manual dexterity, fine and gross motor skills, hand/eye coordination, near vision, hearing, and speech.
• Requires occasional kneeling and bending.
• Requires occasional walking, reaching above shoulder-height, pushing, and pulling.
• Requires occasional lifts and carries 50 pounds.

Masks are required indoors per current State and County guidelines. Team Members wash hands regularly and sanitize surfaces frequently. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is currently required for employment.

Boomers Parks is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be.