Head Lifeguard/Coordinator
The Bay Club Company, Redwood City, CA, United States
General Summary
Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for overall supervision of the lifeguard staff, including shift scheduling and training. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the pools and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority.
Primary Job Functions
Assist in the scheduling, training, supervision, and development of those supervised in accordance with company policies and directives.
Onboard new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities.
Ensure that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications.
Schedule, coordinate, and conduct in‑service training. Ensure lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques.
Supervise the activities of swimmers by consistently enforcing rules and regulations.
Notify swimmers of improper activities or hazards.
Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid.
Notify Aquatics Director of any accidents, rescues, or problems.
Report to the Aquatics Director any equipment that needs repair.
Answer inquiries pertaining to the use of the pool and Aquatics services offered.
Direct all helpful suggestions from participants and others to the Aquatics Director or Club Management.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Monitor uniform adherence of all staff.
Help keep pool decks clean, safe, and organized.
Follow all safety procedures and precautions.
Ensure that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. Fill in for lifeguards as necessary.
Give high quality Member and Guest Service.
This includes giving full attention to the pool/swimmers while in the guard chair. Do not have a conversation; if a member needs assistance, please refer him/her to the Head Lifeguard or to the Service Desk.
Qualifications
Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED & First Aid certifications.
Knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid, recognize hazardous situations, and adopt effective courses of action.
Effective communication skills and engage positively with membership.
Attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors.
Proficient swimming ability and proper application of rescue and first‑aid techniques.
Ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck.
Oral comprehension and expression — ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme weather conditions.
Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Must be flexible, adaptable, and capable of adjusting to changes in the work environment.
Position requires daily public contact.
Normal tasks may involve dealing with unpleasant or angry people and problem solving difficult situations.
Frequent use of hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
Frequent need to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
May sit for extended periods and walk around the facility regularly.
May talk and hear loudly.
Frequent movement of 10 pounds; lift/move up to 50 pounds in an emergency.
Specific vision abilities required (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment).
Mobility around and in the pool.
Job Description Revision
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise or change the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bay Club Company (“TBCC”) provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS‑related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.
Estimated Base Pay Range
$21.00 / hour
Other Compensation and Benefits
Club Membership
Competitive Compensation
Discounts on club services and amenities
Continuing Education
Community Involvement
Paid Time off*
Health Insurance*
Offered to Full‑Time associates. Full‑Time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week.
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Under the direction of the Director of Aquatics, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for overall supervision of the lifeguard staff, including shift scheduling and training. Additional responsibilities include oversight of the pools and swimmers to ensure pool rules are followed and safety is a top priority.
Primary Job Functions
Assist in the scheduling, training, supervision, and development of those supervised in accordance with company policies and directives.
Onboard new lifeguards to job duties and responsibilities.
Ensure that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications.
Schedule, coordinate, and conduct in‑service training. Ensure lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques.
Supervise the activities of swimmers by consistently enforcing rules and regulations.
Notify swimmers of improper activities or hazards.
Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning when indicated and provide rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid.
Notify Aquatics Director of any accidents, rescues, or problems.
Report to the Aquatics Director any equipment that needs repair.
Answer inquiries pertaining to the use of the pool and Aquatics services offered.
Direct all helpful suggestions from participants and others to the Aquatics Director or Club Management.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Monitor uniform adherence of all staff.
Help keep pool decks clean, safe, and organized.
Follow all safety procedures and precautions.
Ensure that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on decks. Fill in for lifeguards as necessary.
Give high quality Member and Guest Service.
This includes giving full attention to the pool/swimmers while in the guard chair. Do not have a conversation; if a member needs assistance, please refer him/her to the Head Lifeguard or to the Service Desk.
Qualifications
Current Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, AED & First Aid certifications.
Knowledge of water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid, recognize hazardous situations, and adopt effective courses of action.
Effective communication skills and engage positively with membership.
Attentiveness to visual and audible cues for recognition and identification of swimmers in distress or in process of unsafe behaviors.
Proficient swimming ability and proper application of rescue and first‑aid techniques.
Ability to properly extract victims from the pool(s) to the deck.
Oral comprehension and expression — ability to understand and communicate so others can understand ideas and information.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
Work is typically performed outdoors in varying and occasionally extreme weather conditions.
Ability to arrive at work on time for all scheduled work shifts. Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Must be flexible, adaptable, and capable of adjusting to changes in the work environment.
Position requires daily public contact.
Normal tasks may involve dealing with unpleasant or angry people and problem solving difficult situations.
Frequent use of hands and arms to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
Frequent need to climb or balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
May sit for extended periods and walk around the facility regularly.
May talk and hear loudly.
Frequent movement of 10 pounds; lift/move up to 50 pounds in an emergency.
Specific vision abilities required (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focus adjustment).
Mobility around and in the pool.
Job Description Revision
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise or change the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous descriptions for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Bay Club Company (“TBCC”) provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, actual or perceived national origin/ancestry, accent or ability to speak English, age, disability, marital/familial status, source of income, veteran status, citizenship status, political activities or affiliations, medical condition, genetic information, persons with AIDS or AIDS‑related condition, or persons who are victims of domestic violence.
Estimated Base Pay Range
$21.00 / hour
Other Compensation and Benefits
Club Membership
Competitive Compensation
Discounts on club services and amenities
Continuing Education
Community Involvement
Paid Time off*
Health Insurance*
Offered to Full‑Time associates. Full‑Time status eligibility starting at 25 average hours of work per week.
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