<p>General Description:</p> <p>The Head Guard is responsible for assisting with the overall management of Spaulding Pond, including</p> <ul> <li>Staff supervision, training and evaluation </li><li>Program planning and implementation </li><li>Assists with swimming lessons </li></ul> <p>Head Guard is responsible for assisting the Waterfront Director with supervision of the waterfront area during periods of operation, and to ensure patron service and safety both in and out of the water, provide emergency care when needed and monitor and control patron activities at swimming site.</p> <p>The Head Guard assists in maintaining a safe work environment for all involved. It is also crucial to maintain a dynamic work environment that helps the staff work together. Minor administrative duties are also required.</p> <p>Principle Duties and Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Available mid-June through end of August 2026 including weekends. </li><li>Assist with supervising and evaluating lifeguards to be sure they are performing in accordance with their job descriptions and adhering to the lifeguard manual. </li><li>Assists with staff schedule when needed to provide adequate supervision, appropriate timetables to provide a well-organized and safe environment. </li><li>Plans and assists with staff meetings and training to improve staff performance, consistency and customer service. </li><li>Monitor water area during hours of operation for participant safety. </li><li>Explains/clarifies and enforces rules for participants' safety. </li><li>Continually observes patrons both in and out of water to ensure their safety. </li><li>Administers First aid/CPR/AED when necessary and completes the necessary reports. </li><li>Keeps all certifications current and attends orientation and participates all assigned in-service training. </li><li>Assists in cleaning beach areas/locker rooms/bath houses etc. </li><li>Keeps daily statistics, records of the number of patrons on site and the weather conditions. </li><li>Assist with inspections and evaluations of staff performance. </li><li>Provide assistance to staff when needed, including acting as a role model and demonstrating appropriate work habits. </li><li>Assists with lists of supplies needed. </li><li>Teaches swim lessons, mentors and schedules staff to teach lessons </li><li>Assists with weekly time sheets for staff and develop weekly staff schedule. </li><li>Available for orientations as well as the entirety of Beach Season (approximately 10-12 weeks). </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Conditions and Equipment: Requires some heavy lifting, working outdoors, sneakers and/or safe footwear always required. Staff shirt must be worn on all days at camp.</p> <p>Qualifications/Specifications:</p> <ul> <li>Must be currently certified as a Lifeguard and CPR (adult, child, infant and pocket mask and BVM) First Aid and AED certification. </li><li>Recommended certification in Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Lifeguard Instructor but not required. </li><li>Ability to work with a variety of people; demonstrated ability to supervise; abilities to develop and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates; initiative; administrative ability; good judgement. </li><li>Must have quick decision-making abilities for emergency situations and response, good communication skills, demonstrate dependability. </li><li>Must be available to work weekends. </li><li>Must be 18 years or older. </li></ul> <p>AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER</p> <p>Disclaimer</p> <p>The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.</p>