Lifeguard

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 22 000 - 28 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Free YMCA Individual Membership

Retirement Savings – 12% employer

Paid Sick Time

Professional Growth – training and dev

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Resumo da oferta

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is seeking a Lifeguard to guard aquatic facilities and activities, ensuring safety and a fun environment for all ages. You will enforce rules, monitor temperatures and chemicals, and respond to emergencies as part of a seven-days-a-week operation.

Position requires flexibility for mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends, with up to 25 hours per week. In-house ARC lifeguard training and CPR/First Aid certifications are provided; eligibility includes 18+ and a

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Vigilance

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

American Red Cross Lifeguard certification

CPR for rescue

First Aid Certification

AED-Oxygen Certification

Blood Borne Pathogen training

Background check clearance (ICHAT)

Lifeguard Instructor certification (preferred)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

We offer in-house, American Red Cross, lifeguard training and certification sessions, with upcoming courses available.

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 varying shifts throughout the week including mornings, afternoon, evenings & weekends

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.

• Enforces aquatic rules and procedures
• Keeps deck free of obstructions
• Maintains supervision of participants
• Administers necessary First Aid and CPR
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• 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

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

$16.12 - $20.15 ; Part-Time; Non-Exempt (up to 25hrs/week)

Benefits

• Free YMCA Individual Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities.
• Retirement Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.
• Paid Sick Time – Earn paid sick leave so you can focus on feeling your best when it matters most.
• Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.

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

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (required, offered in-house at no cost)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for rescue (required)
• First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days
• AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
• Lifeguard Instructor certification (preferred)

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

• Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.
• See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with our without reasonable accommodations.

TRAVEL

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