Waterfront & Pool
Completes duties of Watersports Instructor and acts as Supervisor in the absence of the Boat Dock Director. Duties include: point person/guest greeter; assigns tasks to staff; makes sure operations are running smoothly; responsible for accurate accounting of chits and turning them in at the end of the day; vigilant about safety and weather and always aware of (and keeping an eye on) guests, staff and equipment out on the lake; directs rescues; complies with all boating and safety laws; preps for all group activities and lessons; assists with cleaning and maintaining equipment; makes sure all equipment is in and locked up at the end of the day. Also assists with training, staff evaluations and administrative work. Must have excellent communication, leadership and customer service skills. Vermont Ski Boat License (or equivalent) and current CPR and First Aid Certification required.
Responsible for daily setup and breakdown of all boats, watercraft and equipment; carrying out all tasks and duties assigned by the Director and Assistant Director; setting up and preparing for all group activities and lessons; greeting guests (adults and kids); assisting guests with requests and providing lifejackets, paddles, etc.; providing lessons in waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and sailing, as well as pulling tubes and inflatables; assisting with off-property canoe and kayak trips and evening Champagne Cruises; keeping track of guest sign-ups and chits; cleaning and maintaining the dock area and equipment. Experience driving power boats is required, as well as previous experience sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, etc. Safety and time management skills are crucial. Must have great customer service skills and work ethic. Must also be friendly, courteous, responsible and trustworthy. Current CPR/First Aid certification and Vermont State Boaters License are required.
In addition to general lifeguard duties, the Pool Director is responsible for the management of the lifeguards, which includes running orientation, training, preparing work schedules, periodic evaluations, regular meetings and daily supervision to be sure the lifeguards are getting to work on time, completing their duties and guarding in a professional manner. The Pool Director is also responsible for making sure the pool area (including bathrooms, changing rooms and storage areas) is kept neat and clean at all times. Additional duties include organizing and supervising swim lesson sign-ups and assisting the Cocktail Server Supervisor with preparing the Cocktail Server schedule. Must have excellent communication and leadership skills. Previous experience at The Tyler Place, preferred. Current certification in CPR, First Aid and Red Cross Lifesaving required.
Supervises and observes all swimmers in the pools and at the lake swimming area. Enforces all pool/lake rules. Administers first aid to any injuries that occur to swimmers and responds immediately to any emergency situations. Additional responsibilities include setting out cushions, equipment and toys in the morning (and putting them away at the end of the day), keeping the pool area neat and clean (picking up litter, putting away towels, etc.), keeping the bathrooms and changing rooms neat and clean, guarding at special evening events, going over pool rules with children’s groups at the beginning of each week, and being friendly, helpful and courteous to guests at all times. Must have the ability to stay focused and alert at all times. Current certification in Red Cross Lifesaving, CPR and First Aid required. (This position is often combined with Cocktail Serving in the evenings.)
