Substitute Head Lifeguard/Supervisor

DescriptionSubstitute Head Lifeguard/Supervisor An ESS Head Lifeguard/Supervisor provides supervision and support of the staff and patrons in the facility with an emphasis in maintaining and enforcing rules and regulations to provide a safe aquatic environment. Acts as facility supervisor in the absence of the Aquatic Program Director. Responsibilities Follow all essential job functions for both lifeguard and instructor job descriptions Serve as a mentor for lifeguards and instructors Report any employee incidents to Director To ensure safe and effect programs, rules and regulations will be enforced in a consistent manner Ensure the facility is properly secured at closing time Complete all necessary forms for documentation of shift detail Participate and assist in the conduction of staff meetings and training Addresses issues and concerns that occur while on duty Responsible for documenting and reporting issues and concerns to the Aquatics Program Director Comply with the rules and procedures as defined in the employee handbook Manage the “on-call” phone for emergencies during the allocated hours of week Qualifications Background check Current certification in Life guarding from a nationally recognized association (Red Cross, YMCA, Ellis etc.) Current certification in First Aid and CPR from a nationally recognized association (American Heart Association, Red Cross etc.) Current certification in ARC Water Safety Instructor Lifeguard Training Instructor certification Possess supervisory skills Available to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends Good communications skills Ability to respond to emergencies in a professional and mature manner Requirements of Essential Functions: Occasional (1-33%) bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, squatting, reaching and stair climbing to perform essential job functions. Lifting: • 0-10 pounds constantly (66-100%) • 10-25 pounds Frequently (34-66%) • Over 50 pounds occasionally (1-33%) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Privacy InformationWhen you apply for a position with ESS, we collect personal information such as: Contact details (name, email, phone, address) Application materials (resume, work history, education, references) Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law) We use this information to: Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications Conduct interviews and background checks Manage our recruitment and hiring processes Comply with applicable legal obligations We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities. You may have rights under U.S. state privacy laws, including to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of your personal information. For details about our practices and your rights, please review our full Privacy Notices below. Click here if you are a California resident: CA Privacy PolicyClick here if you reside in all other U.S. states: Privacy PolicyAbout ESS As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day. We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development. ESS Diversity Statement ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide. ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Created: 2026-03-04