Lifeguard

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

We offer FREE in-house, American Red Cross, lifeguard training and certification sessions, with upcoming courses available. All courses run 4 : 00 - 9 : 00 PM on Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM on Saturday, and 10 : 00 AM - 7 : 00 PM on Sunday.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Lifeguard is responsible for guarding the aquatic facility and / or aquatic activities to secure the safety of pool occupants and program participants. The Lifeguard will ensure a safe, fun area for children and adults to interact and enjoy. Must be available for weekday shifts.

Our pools are open seven days a week, so staff are required to work at least one full shift a week. Additionally, all team members must be available to work one weekend shift a month to ensure fair coverage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Enforces aquatic rules and procedures
• Keeps deck free of obstructions
• Maintains supervision of participants
• Administers necessary First Aid and CPR
• Handles parent / member complaints
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• Maintains pool count
• Maintains pool and deck equipment
• Checks and records pool temperature / air temperature and chemicals
• Enforces policies on showers and proper attire
• Enforces safety standards and follows emergency procedures
• Ensures State of Michigan’s Department of Health requirements are met

Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

COMPENSATION

$15.50 - $19.38 ; Part-Time; Non-Exempt (up to 25hrs / week)

BENEFITS :

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

High school education; up to one month of related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Employee must be at least 18 years of age or older. YMCA experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Functional Expertise

Emotional Maturity

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to :

TRAVEL

0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.