Lifeguard Supervisor

USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app

*must be a current UNH Lifeguard to be eligible

Lead the UNH Indoor and Outdoor Pool Aquatics Staff during daily operations in addition to internal and external facility rental group events. Lifeguard Supervisors work as a team leader as the head of the Lifeguard staff, with guidance and direction from Campus Recreation professional staff members and program assistants.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Safety & Risk Management (60%) 

• Follow all applicable safety rules and procedures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.  

• Enforce and ensure all departmental policies are followed to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.  

• Provide appropriate first aid in conjunction with Lifeguard staff and risk management decisions when necessary.  

• Provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all teaching and practice areas are free of hazards and materials and equipment are safe.

• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of EMS.

Team Leadership & Communication (20%) 

• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth daily operations and positive staff collaboration.  

• Communicate effectively with lifeguards, facility staff, and patrons to address concerns and enhance the overall experience.  

Facility Operations & Supervision (15%) 

• Serve as a representative of Campus Recreation to provide a safe aquatics environment and ensure that The UNH Outdoor Pool runs smoothly while providing exceptional customer service. 

• Implement operational procedures for ensuring water quality in compliance with NH RSA for operation of public bathing facilities.  

• Ensure on deck supervision during lifeguard breaks and operation outages.  

• Act as the main point of contact for community members, camps, teams, coaches, and university police.  

• Lead aquatics staff in opening and closing procedures, ensuring readiness and security of the facility.

• Maintain safety equipment and facility cleanliness for participant safety.  

• Takes direction from CPO and designated CREC professional staff

• Training, lead stations at in services & Supervisor meetings.

 
Additional Responsibilities (5%) 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the UNH Outdoor Pool.  

• Always presents professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in aquatics facility management or supervision. 

• Knowledge of risk management practices and emergency response protocols. 

• CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certification preferred. 

Required Applicant Materials:

• Resume/CV

• Availability

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Durham

Salary Grade:

Adjunct Hourly Staff 00