HEAD Lifeguard                                           

Requisition Code: HLIFEG

Classification: Non-Exempt – Hourly

Pay Range:  $18.50-$19 per hour

Reports to:   OCC Director/Program Coordinator

Date: January 31, 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

 This
is a seasonal position, starting in June and ending in September, with
approximately 30-40 hours per week.

The Carbuncle beach head lifeguard works under the direct
supervision of the OCC Director and/or Program Coordinator to safeguard all
beach patrons from drowning and other accidents. The Head Lifeguard supervises
the Lifeguard team, ensures safety through accident prevention, first aid, and
rescue techniques as prescribed by basic lifeguarding techniques; is the
on-site staff member responsible for blood and bodily fluid clean-up; enforces
departmental rules and regulations, and performs swimming rescues; instructs
aquatic activities and lessons, according to Red Cross Swim Instruction
Program. . He/she is responsible for managing a cohesive lifeguard team,
ensuring proper scheduling of lifeguards to meet state water safety standards,
constant patron surveillance of his/her assigned area and enforcement of
recreational rules and regulations established by the Town of Oxford. In
addition, waterfront lifeguards must practice preventative lifeguarding, keep
themselves physically fit and mentally aware, maintain and operate safety
equipment, administer first-aid as required, and render aid necessary to rescue
and resuscitate near drowning victims. All lifeguards also assist in the daily cleaning,
security, and maintenance of Carbuncle facility.

Responsibilities
The Head Lifeguard is responsible for:

• Ensuring the lifeguard schedule
  meets the demands of the waterfront while providing safe rotations and
  breaks among the lifeguard staff
• Preparing necessary
  incident/accident reports
• Supervising lifeguard staff
• Supervising swim tests for all
  summer program participants
• Maintaining swim test logs for
  summer program participants
• Primary first responder to
  incidents, accidents, and emergencies on assigned Carbuncle beach during
  posted business hours- weather permitting.
• Immediately and appropriately
  respond to and mitigate all illness, injuries, or other emergencies
  occurring on or around assigned duty post. This includes but is not
  limited to performing lifeguarding skills, first aid skills, CPR,
  emergency oxygen administration, or other essential skills within the
  scope and practice of the lifeguard’s training.
• Provide a reasonable standard
  of care necessary to stabilize injured or ill patrons prior to the arrival
  of advanced emergency medical services.
• Rescue swimmers in immediate
  danger as capable.
• Maintain constant surveillance
  through regular visual scanning of assigned area of responsibility.
• Monitor patron activities,
  provide instructions, and prevent accidents.
• Communicate pertinent
  information regarding beach use and other safety guidelines.
• Caution patrons of unsafe
  practices and enforce recreational rules and regulations established by
  the Town of Oxford.
• Report in and out from assigned
  duty post promptly at expected time.
• Initial point of contact for
  concerned patrons. Relay or redirect information to OCC Director/Program Coordinator.
• Communicate openly and
  regularly with supervisor and team members.
• Follow opening or closing
  procedures, including
  raking or assigning another lifeguard to rake the beachfront.
• Keep accurate and timely record
  of daily beach activities to include but not limited to water conditions,
  weather conditions, hazards, swim counts, and general announcements.
• Attend and participate in all
  mandatory staff meetings and in-service training.
• Work as a team player with other members
  of the Carbuncle staff, including other lifeguards, park monitors, counselors and summer
  program coordinator.
• Recognize your role as an
  employee of the Town of Oxford.
• Maintain a professional
  appearance and demeanor.
• Maintain the fullest level of
  professional training and physical stamina.
• Greet all visitors, resident,
  and non-resident, politely and positively.
• Always use family appropriate
  language.
• Restrict access to the lake,
  its beaches, and common properties to properly identified passholders and
  their guests.
• Ensure reasonable cleanliness
  and aesthetic appearance of assigned common properties.
• Attend to trash receptacles as
  listed in opening/closing procedures.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain
  safety, communication, and utility equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality of
  staff, visitors, and program participants.
• Other beach related duties as
  assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

Direct supervisor of the lifeguard team, up to 6 lifeguards.

Work Environment:

Lifeguards are required to work at a freshwater lake where they
are exposed to inclement weather conditions, often with insufficient protection
from the sun. Hazards may be presented by naturally occurring and regularly
changing conditions such as water temperature, debris, and uneven sand. Work in
and around turbid fresh water.

Physical Demands

·       
Ability to lift a
person off the bottom and out of the water (average weight 175 lbs.).

·       
Ability to push, pull,
or lift 20 pounds (frequently), 50 pounds (occasionally), and 150+ pounds
(rarely).

·       
Perform all physical
skills required for waterfront lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications.

·       
Ability to stand or
sit for long periods of time in varying outside air temperatures and climate
conditions.

·       
Must have corrected
vision (20/20) sufficient to distinguish objects at no less than 100 yards and
distinguish color.

·       
Must have sufficient
hearing to perform the duties of the job.

·       
While performing
duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to climb or balance;
jump, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

·       
Ability to safely
climb to and quickly exit from heights up to 10 feet.

·       
Ability to walk, run,
jump, or stand on uneven terrain.

·       
Must exercise daily
and otherwise maintain peak physical endurance

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Part time (30-35 hours/week) 12-14 weeks
desired.

Travel

None

Required Education and Experience

·       
18 years of age or
older.

·       
 At least one season of pond or lakefront lifeguarding experience

·       
American Red Cross or
Equivalent Lifeguarding (deep water skills) 

·       
Basic Life Support CPR
and AED training for professional rescuers.

·       
American Red Cross
First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

·       
American Red Cross
Emergency Oxygen Administration

·       
American Red Cross
Blood Borne Pathogens

·       
American Red Cross
Lifeguard Manager Certification

·       
Advanced First Aid
training such as Emergency Responder or Emergency Medical Technician is desired
but not required.

·       
Possession of current
certifications.

·       
At least one season of
prior deep water lifeguard experience helpful.

Work Authorization 

Provide appropriate documentation to verify your authorization
to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement 
The Town is committed to providing equal
employment opportunities.  The Town will not discriminate against
employees or applicants for employment on any legally protected class status,
including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation as
defined by law, national origin, member of uniformed military services,
physical or mental disability, age as defined by law, or genetic information.

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 employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,
and activities may change at any time with or without notice.