Title: Lifeguard Manager

Department: Aquatics

Reports to: Aquatics Director/General Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Lifeguard Manager is responsible for overseeing the Lifeguard Team. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Direct management of Lifeguards including supervising, scheduling, hiring and training
• Develop and maintain an adequate staffing plan ensure effective and safe operation of the Aquatic Center
• Ensure that Aquatic Center is always properly staffed; this may include occasional or scheduled lifeguard shifts
• Conduct periodic meetings and annual evaluations of the Lifeguard team
• Ensure that team members are in proper Lifeguard uniform at all times
• Keep Lifeguards informed about club activities, including activities outside their area and ensure that aquatic team is able to promote all acac activities
• Approve lifeguard team payroll and submit approval to Payroll manager by requested deadline
• Collaborate with HR team to ensure new team members have provided appropriate new hire paperwork 
• Maintain aquatic center equipment and facility in safe, working, and clean condition
• Coordinate with Aquatics Director to ensure routine maintenance, cleaning, and repairs
• Purchase and maintain supplies necessary for successful facility operation
• Establish and maintain relationships with acac members/guests in order to make all Aquatic Center members/guests feel welcome
• Follow prescribed administrative procedures and protocols when purchasing supplies
• Attend meetings and training as required
• Coordinate with other acac Directors and Managers to ensure an overall high level of success for the club
• Routinely scheduled lifeguard stand shifts (varies by club requirements)

Required competencies, education, and experience

• Maintain a current Lifeguarding certification at all times (Red Cross Certification preferred)
• Maintain a current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification, or obtain shortly upon hire
• Maintain a current Pool Operator License, or obtain shortly upon hire
• Ability to successfully demonstrate proper rescue techniques using use of rescue equipment
• Superior customer service skills
• Must demonstrate strong leadership and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience directly managing employees
• Proficiency in use of Internet, MS Word, Excel, Power Point
• Must be at least 18 years old

Education and Experience:

• College Degree preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Prior experience working in aquatic facility in a management capacity

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit throughout a shift
• Must be able to successfully pass lifeguard certification requirements at all times
• Must be able to successfully perform rescue skills during in-service training
• Must be able to work in an often warm and humid environment with heightened noise

acac Company Expectations:

• Read, sign, and abide by the policies included in the Team Member Handbook
• Park in team member-designated areas
• Club cleanliness is an all-team responsibility; assist whenever necessary in any area of the club to keep the club neat and clean 
• Assist with Service Days
• Assist with acac programs, special events, or activities outside your department 
• Promptly return messages
• Exhibit a positive attitude at all times
• Deliver five-star service to members and guests with friendliness, direct eye contact, and a pleasant demeanor at all times

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

acac is an equal opportunity employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.