Job Description

As a Lead Lifeguard at the Findlay Community Hub, you will play a key role in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable aquatics experience for members and guests of all ages. In addition to maintaining a vigilant presence and responding confidently during emergencies, you will help mentor and support fellow lifeguards, assist with day-to-day pool operations, and promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by building relationships within the community, encouraging healthy and active lifestyles, and helping create an environment where individuals and families can connect, learn, and thrive. If you are a dependable leader with a passion for aquatics and community engagement, the Findlay Community Hub offers a rewarding place to grow your skills while making a difference every day

Location: 1811 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Schedule: Full time, Part time, and PRN opportunities available

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Minimum Job Requirements:

2 years High School Education

Age 16 with work permit

American Red Cross lifeguard certification, First Aid, CPR, AED

YMCA lifeguard or other certifications may be accepted

Knowledge and demonstration of basic rescue technique Excellent swimming skills including ability to swim 300 meters using the 5 basic strokes Up to 1 year experience one season or summer of lifeguard experience

Job Overview:

This position is responsible to monitor pool activity and facilitate safe and appropriate pool practices, to rescue/assist those in need and provide instruction to participants, to maintain a clean pool environment. Team participation and member interaction are also included. This position, as the lead, provides oversight, coaching, and work direction to other lifeguards as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

Creates a positive work environment and establishes relationships with key patients/customers, physicians, departments, and staff. This may be demonstrated by flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work 'extra,' unscheduled shift assignments, or assuming alternate location assignments. -TriHealth Value: Respect for All People, Delighting Customers & Valuing Differences-

Effectively manages the use of people, time, materials, and financial resources are managed and the extent of involvement in community and organizational events of a spiritual and social accountability nature. -TriHealth Value: Stewardship & Response to Community Needs-

Promote safety of pool area, needed rescue/prevention of accidents and injuries. Informs management of safety hazards as they may arise. Communicates with management staff regarding problems and concerns of members and participates in record keeping of the department.

Picks up extra time to meet department needs. Changes assignments if needed.

Creates a positive work environment, regularly assists coworkers, gives positive feedback when appropriate, and acts as a mentor to new employees/students.

Actively motivates and assists members with their swimming proficiency and overall fitness goals. Maintains order by aiding members in appropriate lane selection. Lifeguard is responsible for adding lanes depending on the number of participants for water fitness classes.

Actively maintains clean pool areas by performing the following as needed: scrubbing pool scum line, hosing pool decks, wiping down pool ladders and drinking fountains, and keeping drains free of debris

Working Conditions:

Climbing - Rarely

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Occasionally

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Occasionally

Talking - Frequently

Use of Hands - Frequently

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community